Bayern Munich superstar congratulates 16-year-old relative after joining Barcelona: ‘Proud of you’

Bayern Munich superstar congratulates 16-year-old relative after joining Barcelona: ‘Proud of you’ Barcelona’s emphasis on investing in young talent with first-team potential continued in the recently concluded summer transfer window. Deco and Joao Amaral continued the good work they have done over the past couple of years by bringing in a few talented young prospects for the reserve team. Among the players Barça signed this summer was 16-year-old German defender Mikael Baza, who is the cousin of Bayern Munich superstar Jonathan Tah. The Germany international has publicly congratulated his 16-year-old cousin on Instagram (h/t FCB World ), following the youngster’s move to Barça . Tah shared an image of Baza wearing a Barcelona shirt and holding the club flag on his Instagram story. “So proud of you my little cousin,” the Bayern defender wrote, adding heart and ‘100’ emoji. Baza begins his Barcelona journey Baza’s arrival represents another investment in the future for Barcelona, with the teenage defender now getting the opportunity to continue his development inside La Masia . The family connection with Tah naturally adds interest. Jonathan Tah is the cousin of new Barcelona signing Mikael Baza. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images) Having an established international centre-back within the family should give Baza an experienced figure to turn to as he deals with the demands that come with joining a club of Barcelona’s size. The message clearly conveys a sense of family pride. Tah clearly wanted to celebrate an important moment for his younger cousin, who was pictured proudly displaying Barça ’s colours following the move. Barcelona continue investing in young talent Nobody should expect immediate first-team results from a 16-year-old defender. Development at this age is rarely straightforward, particularly for centre-backs, where physical maturity, positioning and decision-making usually require time. Mikael Baza will hope to develop into a first-team material for Barcelona in the future. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images for DFB) Barça will have elaborate plans for his development and will give him time to adapt to the country and start contributing on the pitch. Baza is widely regarded as one of the most talented central defensive prospects in his age group, and Barça will hope that he can be ready for the first team in a few years. Being related to a Bayern star like Tah makes for an interesting introduction. What Barcelona will care about much more is whether their new teenage prospect can eventually make a name for himself at the club. Jonathan Tah posts an Instagram story for his cousin, Mikael Baza. (Photo credits: Instagram)