"WAW" Transfer: Barcelona beat off competition from PSG to sign English striker

Barcelona have officially signed highly-rated Louie Barry from West Brom.

The 16-year-old arrives from English Championship side, West Brom, after turning down a professional contract.

Barry also chose Barca ahead of Paris Saint-Germain.

"Louie Barry joins Barca. The 16-year-old English striker comes from West Bromwich Albion and will play in the A Youth Team," a tweet from the LaLiga champions read.

They also shared a picture of the player holding up a Barcelona shirt and shaking hands with staff at their Academy.

Barry was at West Brom from the age of six and was tipped to make the step up to their first team.