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Barcelona beat Real Madrid to teen sensation: Source reveals deal has been agreed
BARCELONA have reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid defender Theo Hernandez, according to reports.
Barcelona have reportedly agreed a deal for Atletico Madrid's Theo Hernandez
Barcelona are expected to make wholesale changes to their squad this summer following the departure of manager Luis Enrique.
One player on the Catalan side's radar is said to be Atletico Madrid left-back Theo Hernandez.
And according to Spanish radio station Onda Cero, Barca have already reached an agreement with the 19-year-old.
Theo Hernandez is also reportedly a target for Real Madrid
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Presenter Jose Ramon de la Morena said: "I do not have it confirmed but I do have a lot of credibility in who has told me [about Hernandez deal]."
The news will come as a blow to Real Madrid who are also said to be tracking the highly-rated teenager.
Hernandez has been on loan from Atletico with Deportivo Alaves this season, making 33 appearances in all competitions.
He is under contract at the Vicente Calderon until June 2021.
But he is a long way behind regular left-back Filipe Luis in the pecking order, suggesting he could be sold.
Hernandez is a product of Atletico's youth academy and has turned out 11 times for the B team but is yet to make a senior appearance.
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