Mirza Catovic, a promising defensive midfielder, has completed a loan move from Stuttgart to FC Barcelona, specifically joining Barça Atlètic, until June 30, 2027. The agreement includes a purchase option for the Spanish club. Born in Tutin, Serbia, on May 1, 2007, Catovic began his career at Rot-Weiss Frankfurt before developing through Stuttgart's U-17 and U-19 systems. He debuted for Stuttgart's second team in the 3. Liga in December 2024 and made 29 appearances during the 2025/26 season. A left-footed, physically strong player known for his game reading and ball assurance, Catovic is also a Germany youth international, having played in the U-19 European Championship in 2026 and won the U-19 German Cup. This move marks a new phase for the young talent in blaugrana.