Barcelona announced today the official signing of Dutch player Jiwensley Onstein, coming from the Belgian club Genk, with a contract extending until June 30, 2028, with an option to extend for an additional season.

Onstein will join Barcelona Athletic, the club's reserve team, in a move aimed at developing his defensive skills and giving him the opportunity to adapt to the Catalan style of play before considering promoting him to the first team in the future.

Onstein is considered one of the rising talents in the Netherlands and is distinguished by his ability to play in multiple positions in defense, with great coverage and positioning capabilities, which enhances Barcelona's defensive options in the future.

The deal is part of the club's ongoing policy of supporting the reserve team with young talents, focusing on internally preparing players to ensure their readiness before joining the first team.