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Barcelona tie down another wonderkid! Teenager Roberto Tomas signs first professional contract after ending season as La Masia's top scorer

<p>Barcelona have handed a professional contract to 16-year-old Roberto Tomas, who finished the season as La Masia's top scorer. Notably, this is the teenager’s first professional deal with the club.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Roberto Tomas is currently enjoying his third season at La Masia and is considered a huge prospect for the future. During his Infantil A days, he played both as a No.9 and an attacking midfielder, scoring 21 goals in the process. </p><p>His performances prompted the coaching staff to promote him directly to Cadet A rather than Cadet B. Although younger than many of his teammates and opponents, he adapted well and was deployed both as a false No.9 and in an attacking midfield role. This season, he has been pulling double duty, playing for Juvenil B as well as stepping in for Cadet A when needed, scoring 10 goals for the former and 12 for the latter.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Roberto Tomas is set to turn 17 next February and is nearly 19 months younger than Lamine Yamal, who currently plays for the senior team.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Tomas will now represent Barcelona’s U-18 squad and is contracted to remain at the Catalan club until 2028. He is widely expected to break into the senior team in the coming years.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ROBERTO TOMAS?

Barcelona tie down another wonderkid! Teenager Roberto Tomas signs first professional contract after ending season as La Masia's top scorer | Goal.com

Barcelona have handed a professional contract to teenager Roberto Tomas after he emerged as La Masia’s top scorer.