LIGA - Emre Demir: Barca's new Youtube discovery

In the FC Barcelona fan shop, numerous jerseys with the name Demir could go over the counter in the next few years. Because in addition to the Austrian Yusuf Demir (18), the Catalans have now also signed Emre Demir. From next season, the Turkish jewel will be introduced to the professional squad via the second team. Two million euros plus bonuses go to Kayserispor.

On the one hand, the Super Lig club will be proud of the youngster who makes the leap to the big FC Barcelona. On the other hand, in the end you didn't get much from the highly talented technician who was hired as a child. Demir was discovered by the then head coach Shota Arveladze. The Georgian ex-professional, who once stormed for Ajax Amsterdam and the Glasgow Rangers, saw Demir in a YouTube video at the age of eight and was absolutely thrilled. The rest is history at Kayserispor.

The now 17-year-old became the Super Lig's youngest scorer at the age of 15, nine months and 25 days, and now he is filling the account of his training club. FC Barcelona had already noticed the left foot in 2017 and invited him to a trial session. Demir made an impression and four years later Barça proudly announced the signing. The contract runs until 2027, the fixed transfer fee was set at 400 million euros. Barça have big plans with Demir.

Those responsible can look forward to outstanding talent. Demir is strong at dribbling, agile and has an extraordinary sense of space. He rarely looks for the direct route to the goal, mostly he skilfully stages his teammates. A technician who goes perfectly with the Tiki-Taka, which they want to celebrate more often in the Camp Nou in the next few years. The two Demirs are supposed to help.