German defensive midfielder Mirza Catovic, 19, will join FC Barcelona from VfB Stuttgart, as the clubs have reached a full agreement on a loan with an obligation to buy. This deal was also reported by Cadena SER. The transfer includes a €600k loan fee, and the purchase clause is valued between €5 million and €10 million, depending on his appearances. Catovic chose to join Barça, rejecting offers from both Club Brugge and Salzburg. His contract with Stuttgart was scheduled to expire on June 30, 2028, and he has 8 caps for the Germany U19 team. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €4.00m.