Valentin Barco will not be available to play for Albion in the next two weeks due to international duty, but he could become an important player for the club in the future, according to men's first-team coach Roberto De Zerbi.
The 19-year-old joined us on a four-and-a-half-year contract on Saturday from Argentinian club Boca Juniors, but is with his country's Under-23s at the moment as they attempt to qualify for the Summer Olympics. .
“He's a good player,” De Zerbe said. “We have to understand when he can start for us because he is on international duty. At the moment we cannot play with him, but for the future he can be an important player.
The 19-year-old joined Albion on a four-and-a-half-year deal.
“It's the goal of the club and we respect that. We work to help any young player who wants to become better and progress. Barco is one of those players – as are Billy Gilmour, Jan-Paul van Hecke, Facundo Buonanotti and those before them.” It was Alexis McAllister, Moises Caicedo. We have to respect that.”
Roberto believes there is still a lot to learn about his new signing, given that he has only been able to watch his clips in person.
“We have to see what happens on the pitch before we can say anything more. You can know players via video, but sometimes you can find different characteristics and details in person. The real potential you can see on the pitch.”
