Liverpool have raided Barcelona to sign one of their
prized young talents in the shape of Dani Pacheco.
The 16-year-old, nicknamed The Killer by his team-mates, was
regarded as one of the best youngsters in the youth set-up at Camp
Nou and only arrived as a 13-year-old from Malaga.
However, he has shunned their offer of professional terms in order
to pen a three-year deal at Anfield.
Youth coach Garcia Pimienta admitted losing Pacheco was a huge blow
to the club.
"It is a great loss for the club because he is a forward with a lot
of quality," Garcia told Sport.
"He has been our top goalscorer and has already played for the
youth team.
"Alongside Thiago Alcantara and Gai Assulin, he is one of the
cadets we had the most hope for, but nothing can be done
anymore.
"Everything happened very suddenly."
The news of Pacheco's departure to England is another blow to
Barca, who have lost a host of top youngsters to the Premier League
in recent seasons.
The likes of Cesc Fabregas, Fran Merida and Gerard Pique have all
turned their back on the Blaugrana to make the move to the English
top-flight.
