Big guns eye 'New Ronaldinho'...

[Woozie]

   

Barcelona are reportedly unconcerned that Manchester United and Arsenal have been keeping tabs on Giovanni Dos Santos.

The Mexican youngster has been one of the stars of the World Under-17 Championships in Peru and his performances have alerted the Premiership giants to his abilities.

Dos Santos's agent has confirmed the interest from Old Trafford and Highbury but Mexican sides America and Monterrey are also said to be keen on landing the talented teenager.

The Mexican captain may lack strength and is only 16 years old but he is being tipped for a massive future in the game, with some pundits dubbing him 'The new Ronaldinho'.

Dos Santos, who is the son of Brazilian ace Zizinho, is currently with the Barcelona B squad. His father played in Mexico for America, and impressively in the indoor league, during his professional career and that is why he represents Le Tricolores.

Barca, who lost Cesc Fabregas to Arsenal and Gerard Pique to Manchester United before they had appeared for the first team, are confident they will retain Dos Santos as he is under contract for the next four years.

"He is an explosive player and has great attacking vision," said Mexico coach Jesus Ramirez recently.

Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard will be hoping he can call upon the precocious youngster in the coming years.

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[Javier]

My team is America, but shit he better stay in Europe.  It would be nice to see him stay in Barcelona though, so he can be teammates with Rafa Marquez! 

[Intriago33]

Mexico have impressed me in the games I have seen, another Mexico player who I think could have a great future is Carlos Vela:

[Javier]

Arsenio Guzman is another young promising forward, but hes not with the the sub 17 since hes 18 lol   

[acbaylove]

I've never seen this guy playing. Is he really that good?

[Javier]

I've never seen this guy playing. Is he really that good?

heres a vid...

s4.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0FTN48QC8MFD1IHPA6I09E48F

He does mess up a few times, but u can just see his ability in this vid.  His game vs Australia was much better.

You can also see Vela's goal here. 

[bez]

I was gunna post this in the other thread a few days ago.

I was going to say to me he looks like the new Ronaldinho.  he just needs to work on his finishing a bit more.  Looks like a quality star for the future though.  I think he should stay where he is at though for at least another season or two. 

[Intriago33]

Thanks for the video, in return a short clip of Dos Santos;
http://s47.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=18M3YGYJBOH9O2E4PK8WR4VU36

[Javier]

Thanks for the video, in return a short clip of Dos Santos;
http://s47.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=18M3YGYJBOH9O2E4PK8WR4VU36

man thanks for the vid.  it was damn near impossible to get a vid lol

[Intriago33]

Thanks for the video, in return a short clip of Dos Santos;
http://s47.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=18M3YGYJBOH9O2E4PK8WR4VU36

man thanks for the vid.  it was damn near impossible to get a vid lol

Thanks for the Uruguay highlights, very impressive.

[acbaylove]

Damn a new generation of fantastic player is about to blow up: first Messi, now this guy.. too bad it looks like both of them will not join my favourite team. Thanx for the videos, he looks very promising. I dunno if he can be considered the next Ronaldinho, but he pretty much impressed me.

[Woozie]

glasgow celtic are meant to be very interested in carlos vela

their scouts just recently went to mexico to see him play

[ωεεźγ ғ]

it would be nice fo him to got to barca but i want him on man u!

[TNB]

I've never seen the guy play yet but he seems to be amazing and "the next big thing" in football, according to reports.