FC Barcelona is targeting Patricio Pacífico, a 19-year-old Uruguayan under-20 international left-back who plays for Defensor Sporting and also holds Italian citizenship. The interest in the player is occurring as major European clubs increasingly prioritize identifying and signing emerging talent early to gain an advantage over competition from other powerful teams. Pacífico joined Defensor Sporting in February 2024 and has a contract until the end of 2028. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €650k.