U.S youth international Ben Lederman has decided to leave Barcelona, with sources close to the player confirming he will sign with Belgian side Gent in the coming days.
Lederman, 18, confirmed that he was cutting his ties with La Liga champions Barca, the club he joined in 2011, in a post on social media on Thursday.
"After seven years, it's time to say goodbye to the best club in the world," he wrote.
"It's been a unique and unforgettable experience at Barcelona. I want to thank all my teammates, coaches, physios, delegates and, above all, La Masia.