Lucas “Pocho” Román, the golden boy who leaves Ferro for Barcelona with a €400m release clause

Barcelona have announced the signing of the young Argentine Lucas ‘Pocho’ Romanofrom Western Railwayuntil June 2026, with a clause of 400 million euros for this young lefty who will turn 19 on February 10th.

Although the Catalan club did not want to provide details on the operation, Ferro announced the transfer for 1.2 million euros and will keep 15% of the pass in a future sale.

If ‘Pocho’ Román has signed for Barcelona, ​​there is a lot to be done Javier MascheranoArgentine Under-20 coach, and who put the Barça club on track where “the little boss” triumphed.

The striker was sought after by Argentine football greats. Marcellus Gallardo wanted it for River, Saint Lawrence And Independent they had it on their list, also the interest of the Milan to get their services.

a good striker

All experts point to “Pocho” Roman as a talented striker, which promises goals and dribbling. They say about him in Argentina that he is a handsome and courageous striker, who faces adversity even if he is at a disadvantage.

He is left-footed, but plays with a different leg on the right, so comparisons with Lionel Messi’s early career are inevitable.

Born on February 10, 2004 in Caballito, he took his first steps in the lower categories of the Oeste club, in that neighborhood of Buenos Aires, from the age of 7 until he reached Ferro at 11.

Curiously, he started playing as a goalkeeper and signed his first professional contract with purslane in 2020, when he turned 16.

“Never stop dreaming”

Last year he played 27 games in which he scored three goals and one assist. In the first reports that Barcelona had in his possession, the versatility of Pocho Román was already highlighted, capable of playing as a right winger, midfielder or even nine.

He has been international with Argentina youth teams. He dressed the albiceleste with the Sub13, the Sub15, the Sub17, under the orders of Pablo Aimar, and the Sub20 when directed by Fernando Batista, but also with the current coach, Javier Mascherano.

In some statements released by FC Barcelona, ​​​​​​Román defines himself as “a wing or hitch, left-handed”who can play “across the frontline, one-on-one and for the team”.

Dressed in the Barça shirt at the Johan Cruyff stadium, where the Barcelona branch plays, ​​Roman already wants to place himself under the orders of his coach, Mexican legend Rafa Márquez.

Until the time comes, he launched his first message on Twitter: “Dreams are here to come true, never stop dreaming.”