Barcelona joins the race for Borussia Dortmund talent Justin Ejodamen

FC Barcelona keeps its eye on the youth market and, according to Mundo Deportivo, have moved into the race for Justin Ejodamen, a midfielder at Borussia Dortmund. The club is looking to get ahead in the signing of prospects—something the report links to recent Barca moves such as Hamza Abdelkarim, extended until 2030, and Jesse Bisiwu.

Dortmund’s standout prospect

As reported by Mundo Deportivo drawing on Football Insider, Barca scouts would have closely followed Ejodamen’s performances. The piece also notes interest from Juventus and AC Milan.

For Barcelona, the next checkpoint is the immediate chance to assess him: Mundo Deportivo says Ejodamen will be watched again by the Blaugrana in the double header involving Spain U-16. The matches are scheduled for September 15 and 17 in Coverciano (Florence).

The article adds that Ejodamen is an Italy U-16 international with Nigerian roots. Even at 15, it highlights his physical strength for his age and his ability to score, including from distance.

Age is the deciding factor

Still, the deal has a clear timeline limitation. Mundo Deportivo stresses that Ejodamen cannot leave Dortmund until he turns 16 on April 19, meaning a possible path to Barcelona would be more realistic for the next season.

To understand the approach, the report also reminds that this summer Barca brought in German-based players for its lower teams: Mirza Catovic for Barça Atlètic (on loan from Stuttgart) and Mikael Baza for the youth squad (signed from Hamburg). The question now is whether Ejodamen follows the same route.