Barcelona will activate a purchase option on Sao Paulo teenager Gustavo Maia this June, according to the player's agent.
Maia's performances in the Copa Sao Paulo – Brazil's most prestigious youth tournament – at the start of the year drew the eye of La Liga's champions and led to them agreeing to part with €1million for the option to sign him before the end of this month.
The 19-year-old winger, who was nearly sent on loan to Flamengo last year, became a father in December and overcame personal issues to force his way into the starting line-up at the Copinha, where he scored three goals in seven games.