Source: Daily_Mail
Blackburn seal move for Barcelona striker Ruben Rochina on
[LNB]Ewood Park bound: Ruben Rochina[LNB]Blackburn have signed Barcelona striker Ruben Rochina for an undisclosed fee. [LNB]The 19-year-old has signed a contract to keep him at Ewood Park until the summer of 2015. [LNB]Blackburn boss Steve Kean told www.rovers.co.uk: 'Ruben is a genuine addition to our senior squad, a young player with great ability who can play in a number of attacking positions.'[LNB]Rochina has scored twice in 13 appearances this season for Barcelona's B team, who play in the Spanish Segunda Division.[LNB]Born in Valencia, he was part of the Barcelona youth system for nearly seven years after joining them from his hometown club. [LNB]Kean said: 'He joins our elite development group alongside the likes of Phil Jones and Junior Hoilett and will compete for a place in the team from the word go. [LNB]'The fact we are able to sign young players from the likes of Barcelona is further evidence of the owners' intention to push the club forward. [LNB]'They told me they were keen to add to our youth development group and this is a significant and exciting signing for us.' [LNB]Rochina is the third new face to arrive at Ewood Park this January, following the loan captures of Jermaine Jones and Roque Santa Cruz.[LNB]He could come straight into contention for Wednesday's match against Tottenham, especially as Santa Cruz is a fitness doubt. [LNB]The Paraguayan suffered a groin injury in the FA Cup defeat by Aston Villa and is now doubtful for the trip to Wigan on Saturday as well as Wednesday's Ewood Park clash. [LNB]The striker, who is on loan from Manchester City until the end of the season, lasted only 10 minutes of the fourth round tie before limping off. [LNB]Kean said: 'Roque tweaked his groin. We got him off the pitch, iced up and hopefully it will settle down. 'I think he will be doubtful for the Tottenham game but hopefully he should be okay for Wigan.'[LNB] LIVE: Deadline day - follow all latest news as the January transfer window slams shutClub-by-club guide to every Premier League transfer deal during JanuarySamba does U-turn on Blackburn quit threat to sign new new deal[LNB] Explore more:People: Roque Santa Cruz, Jermaine Jones Places: Barcelona
