Catovic has extended his contract with Stuttgart through June 2029 and joined Barcelona's second team on loan for the 2026/27 season.
Analysis:Catovic heads to Spain after establishing himself at senior level with Stuttgart's U21 side, making 29 appearances in the 3. Liga last season. The 19-year-old midfielder has totaled 45 appearances and two goals in Germany's third tier since making his debut in December 2024 and also featured prominently for Germany during their run to the 2026 U19 European Championship final. The season-long move to Barcelona B should provide Catovic with another opportunity to gain regular minutes and continue his development before returning to Stuttgart.
