MADRID, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona has signed 18-year-old forward Jesse Bisiwu from Club Brugge for a fee of around 8.5 million euros, with the Belgian club entitled to a percentage of any future sell-on fee.

"FC Barcelona and Club Brugge KV have reached an agreement for the transfer of Jesse Bisiwu, who signs up to be a blaugrana until June 30, 2031," reported the Barcelona website on Friday. "The player will be presented officially at the Club offices in the near future."

Bisiwu is a left-sided forward who is extremely fast and has impressed in Club Brugge's youth system and for Belgium's U17s.

He has signed a five-year contract and will join the first team for pre-season. His performances will determine whether he remains with the senior squad or begins the season with Barcelona B.

Bisiwu's arrival continues Barcelona's policy of signing young attacking talent and follows the permanent signing of 18-year-old Egypt international Hamza Abdelkarim during the World Cup. ■