Lovro Chelfi had been associated with Liverpool, suggesting that the club was interested in him. Nevertheless, despite the interest from major Premier League teams, it was Barcelona that moved quickly and decisively to acquire the 18-year-old Croatian talent from NK Kustošija. The Catalan giants announced the signing, stating that Chelfi would initially join their junior team, Juvenil A, and is expected to occasionally train and play for Barça Atlètic. The transfer agreement involved Barcelona paying approximately 300,000 euros for 50% of the player's rights, with the total value potentially reaching up to 2 million euros depending on future bonuses and the player's duration at the club. Chelfi's contract with Barcelona runs until 2027, with a release clause reportedly exceeding 20 million euros.