Ajay Tavares has completed a move to La Liga side FC Barcelona.
The 16-year-old has featured for the Under-18s this season and also made an appearance for the first-team in pre-season, playing 45 minutes against FC Volendam.
Tavares has played for England at youth level and now makes the move to Barcelona.
Sporting director Ben Knapper said: “Whilst we are incredibly sad to be losing a young academy player of Ajay’s talent, our overriding sense is one of immense pride.
“Ajay’s progress has been a testament to the fantastic work of everyone connected with our academy, who have impacted his journey and contributed to this wonderful achievement. Not least, Ajay has been a credit to himself and his family, and we couldn’t be prouder to see him take this step to one of the most iconic football clubs and academies in world football.
“Having joined us as an Under-12, Ajay has consistently surpassed expectations throughout his time with us and has risen to the numerous challenges we have set him. As an Under-15, he was a part of our Under-16 Premier League national finalist team and he also went on to become a regular in our Under-18s squad. He has also featured for our Under-21s, as well as playing for our first team as a 15-year-old in a pre-season friendly against FC Volendam back in the summer of 2025.
“On an international level, he has represented England at Under-15, Under-16 and Under-17 levels, and we’ve no doubt he’ll continue to make great steps for both club and country in the years to come.
“He is a wonderful young person with an exciting future ahead. This step really is a celebration of so much good work done in our academy and we’ll all continue to follow his progress with great pride.”
All at Norwich City would like to wish Ajay well in his future career.