BARCELONA — FC Barcelona moved quickly on the final day of the transfer window to secure the futures of two young defenders.
Andrés Cuenca has officially joined Sporting Gijón on loan for the remainder of the season.
Before departing, the 19-year-old—who made his first-team debut in the Champions League last October signed a one-year contract extension with the Catalan club.
Simultaneously, Barça bolstered their reserve side by signing Patricio Pacifico from Uruguay’s Defensor Sporting.
The versatile defender joins Barça Atlètic on a six-month loan, which includes an option for a permanent transfer this summer.