Lovro Chelfi was associated with a potential move to Arsenal, suggesting that the club was interested in him. Nevertheless, Barcelona made an official announcement about securing the signature of the promising 18-year-old Croatian midfielder from NK Kustošija. Despite the attention from major Premier League teams, including Arsenal, Barcelona acted swiftly and decisively to finalize the deal. Chelfi is set to join Barcelona's Juvenil A team initially and is anticipated to occasionally train and play for Barça Atlètic. Barcelona obtained 50% of the player's rights for around 300,000 euros, with the total transfer cost possibly reaching up to 2 million euros, contingent on future bonuses and the duration of his stay at the club. Chelfi's contract with Barcelona is valid until 2027 and includes a buyout clause believed to be over 20 million euros, providing the club with protection against future bids.