Barcelona has confirmed the signing of Lovro Chelfi, an 18-year-old Croatian football player from NK Kustošija. It was reported that powerful clubs from the English Premier League had shown interest, but Barcelona acted the quickest and most decisively. Chelfi is set to join the junior team, Juvenil A, and is anticipated to occasionally train and play for Barça Atlètic, the club's second team. Barcelona has paid approximately 300,000 euros for 50% of the player's rights, with the total transfer value potentially reaching up to 2 million euros, contingent on future bonuses and the player's continued presence at the club. Chelfi is contracted until 2027, with a buyout clause said to exceed 20 million euros.

Germanijak reports on the transfer of Lovro Chelfi to Barcelona this summer. Lovro Chelfi, an 18-year-old from Kustošija, is moving to Barcelona this summer. Barcelona has agreed to pay Kustošija around 300,000 euros for half of his rights, with an option to buy the remaining half within two years for two million euros. This transfer is seen as a project for the club, with Chelfi being recognized for his work ethic and mindset. The transfer was facilitated by agent Kristijan Žagar and was confirmed with signatures from Joan Laporta and Deco.

Sportske Novosti reported on Lovro Chelfi's transfer to Barcelona's youth team. The 18-year-old Croatian footballer moved from Croatian third-division club Kustošija to the youth team of the Spanish champions, Barcelona. The transfer was arranged by agent Andy Bara. Chelfi is expected to join Barca Atletic and start training on July 21 at the Joan Gamper training camp. He had advanced through the youth ranks of Dinamo Zagreb and the Croatian national team before joining a club in the western part of Zagreb. Despite having six or seven serious options, the choice was made to join Barcelona mainly due to their style of football. The financial details of the transfer have not been disclosed. Barcelona has yet to announce the transfer on their website, and a spokesperson has not responded to inquiries.

Lovro Chelfi, an 18-year-old offensive midfielder, has transferred from Kustošija in the Croatian third tier to Barcelona. Chelfi played last season in the SuperSport Second Football League, the third tier of Croatian football, as well as in the first junior league.