1 hr. ago
Toni Fernandez's time at Barcelona could be approaching its conclusion, with Venezia emerging as the club best placed to take the highly rated La Masia attacker to Serie A.
According to SPORT, the Italian side is advancing in their efforts to sign the 18-year-old, with discussions now focused on a deal that would allow Barcelona to receive a transfer fee while retaining a percentage of any future sale.
Toni has known for some time that he was not part of Hansi Flick's plans for the current season, despite completing pre-season with the Barcelona first team.
Furthermore, a return to Barça Atlètic has also been ruled out, leaving the youngster searching for the next step in his development.
Notably, interest has arrived from several countries, including clubs in the Bundesliga, Serie A and Premier League.
#season #masia
According to SPORT, the Italian side is advancing in their efforts to sign the 18-year-old, with discussions now focused on a deal that would allow Barcelona to receive a transfer fee while retaining a percentage of any future sale.
Toni has known for some time that he was not part of Hansi Flick's plans for the current season, despite completing pre-season with the Barcelona first team.
Furthermore, a return to Barça Atlètic has also been ruled out, leaving the youngster searching for the next step in his development.
Notably, interest has arrived from several countries, including clubs in the Bundesliga, Serie A and Premier League.
#season #masia
3 days ago
Xabi Alonso is at Stamford Bridge. Serie A giants Napoli are making a concerted push to sign Marc Guiu, tabling a €16 million bid for the Chelsea striker, according to Gianluca Di Marzio.
Guiu has emerged as Napoli's top target to replace Romelu Lukaku, who recently joined Fenerbahce.
While Napoli are offering €16m, Chelsea reportedly value Guiu at closer to €29m. The Blues signed the striker from Barcelona's La Masia in 2024 for €6m, meaning even a deal near Napoli's bid would represent a significant profit.
The 20-year-old was initially loaned to Chelsea last summer, but was recalled early after Liam Delap's injury.
However, Guiu struggled for regular minutes and made just one league start throughout the campaign.
#napoli #striker #alonso #stamford
Guiu has emerged as Napoli's top target to replace Romelu Lukaku, who recently joined Fenerbahce.
While Napoli are offering €16m, Chelsea reportedly value Guiu at closer to €29m. The Blues signed the striker from Barcelona's La Masia in 2024 for €6m, meaning even a deal near Napoli's bid would represent a significant profit.
The 20-year-old was initially loaned to Chelsea last summer, but was recalled early after Liam Delap's injury.
However, Guiu struggled for regular minutes and made just one league start throughout the campaign.
#napoli #striker #alonso #stamford
4 days ago
Although the Bundesliga season is about to begin, Borussia Dortmund are still in the hunt for defensive reinforcements. According to Ruhr Nachrichten and numerous other sources, the BVB front office is in negotiations with FC Barcelona for right-back and La Masia graduate Hector Fort. While a deal has not yet been reached, the club is reportedly confident that the transfer will go through soon.
The transfer fee will likely be within the €10-20 million range, with Barcelona willing to go a little lower if Dortmund is willing to add a sell-on clause. While other clubs including Real Sociedad are interested, Fort apparently has a clear preference for Dortmund.
Fort has not had much senior experience. He spent last season on loan at Elche, where he played about 500 minutes, missing most of the season with a shoulder injury. At least he suffered this injury while celebrating a spectacular goal which was apparently voted the La Liga Goal of the Month for December.
While Fort is viewed highly in Barcelona, there is little room in the squad with Eric Garcia, João Cancelo, and at Xavi Espart all ready to play at right-back. With the departure of Yan Couto to Como, BVB desperately need reinforcements at right-back. Hopefully Ole Book can get the move across the line soon.
#transfer #soon
The transfer fee will likely be within the €10-20 million range, with Barcelona willing to go a little lower if Dortmund is willing to add a sell-on clause. While other clubs including Real Sociedad are interested, Fort apparently has a clear preference for Dortmund.
Fort has not had much senior experience. He spent last season on loan at Elche, where he played about 500 minutes, missing most of the season with a shoulder injury. At least he suffered this injury while celebrating a spectacular goal which was apparently voted the La Liga Goal of the Month for December.
While Fort is viewed highly in Barcelona, there is little room in the squad with Eric Garcia, João Cancelo, and at Xavi Espart all ready to play at right-back. With the departure of Yan Couto to Como, BVB desperately need reinforcements at right-back. Hopefully Ole Book can get the move across the line soon.
#transfer #soon
4 days ago
As expected, FC Barcelona teenage wonderkid Ebrima Tunkara is set for an extended period out on the sidelines after suffering an injury.
The 16-year-old La Masia prodigy suffered a serious knock on his ankle during Barça Atletic's friendly match against CF Vilanova this past Sunday.
Now, the club have confirmed that the teenage wonderkid, who did almost the entire pre-season with the senior team, will be out for six weeks with injury.
"Barça Atlètic player Ebrima Tunkara has a traumatic ligament injury to his left ankle, which occurred during the match against CF Vilanova this Sunday. The approximate time out is six weeks," the club statement read.
This comes as a blow for Ebrima Tunkara, who had emerged as one of the most standout prospects during pre-season with the senior team.
#injury #teenage #wonderkid #ankle
The 16-year-old La Masia prodigy suffered a serious knock on his ankle during Barça Atletic's friendly match against CF Vilanova this past Sunday.
Now, the club have confirmed that the teenage wonderkid, who did almost the entire pre-season with the senior team, will be out for six weeks with injury.
"Barça Atlètic player Ebrima Tunkara has a traumatic ligament injury to his left ankle, which occurred during the match against CF Vilanova this Sunday. The approximate time out is six weeks," the club statement read.
This comes as a blow for Ebrima Tunkara, who had emerged as one of the most standout prospects during pre-season with the senior team.
#injury #teenage #wonderkid #ankle
6 days ago
Earlier today, reports emerged suggesting that Alejandro Balde had decided to leave FC Barcelona before the transfer window closes.
The 22-year-old left-back faces competition for a starting berth now that Joao Cancelo has been re-signed permanently.
Moreover, reports suggest that Barça manager Hansi Flick has some doubts the player as well.
The German's pointed remark at the La Masia graduate during his press conference earlier today seemed to underline the point, which eventually gave way to rumours of a departure.
However, according to Mundo Deportivo, Balde is not giving up.
#reports #joao #cancelo #moreover
The 22-year-old left-back faces competition for a starting berth now that Joao Cancelo has been re-signed permanently.
Moreover, reports suggest that Barça manager Hansi Flick has some doubts the player as well.
The German's pointed remark at the La Masia graduate during his press conference earlier today seemed to underline the point, which eventually gave way to rumours of a departure.
However, according to Mundo Deportivo, Balde is not giving up.
#reports #joao #cancelo #moreover
6 days ago
Alejandro Balde's future at FC Barcelona has been generating plenty of speculation throughout the summer transfer window.
As already reported, the coaching staff led by manager Hansi Flick had doubts about the 22-year-old. But the player and his representatives insisted that he had no intention of leaving the La Liga champions.
However, with the transfer window approaching its final stretch, the situation has flipped completely as the La Masia graduate has changed their stance.
Indeed, Balde has accepted that a departure is now very much a possibility after the signing of Joao Cancelo earler this week.
As such, Balde has given his agent, Jorge Mendes, the green light to use his contacts and find him a new club during the remaining 10 days of the summer window.
#window #alejandro #liga
As already reported, the coaching staff led by manager Hansi Flick had doubts about the 22-year-old. But the player and his representatives insisted that he had no intention of leaving the La Liga champions.
However, with the transfer window approaching its final stretch, the situation has flipped completely as the La Masia graduate has changed their stance.
Indeed, Balde has accepted that a departure is now very much a possibility after the signing of Joao Cancelo earler this week.
As such, Balde has given his agent, Jorge Mendes, the green light to use his contacts and find him a new club during the remaining 10 days of the summer window.
#window #alejandro #liga
6 days ago
Barcelona are gearing up for the new season, with the Catalans slated to take on Elche CF in their opening match tomorrow.
Heading into this game, there were question marks over who will serve as the team's third-choice goalkeeper behind Joan Garcia and Wojciech Szczesny.
That question has now been answered, as revealed by Barça's training preparations in the lead up to the contest.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Eder Aller is going to serve as Barcelona's third-choice goalkeeper for their league opener vs Elche CF.
Eder Aller will be Barcelona's third-goalkeeper this weekend. (Photo courtesy: X/FCBMasia)
#Third #question #catalans
Heading into this game, there were question marks over who will serve as the team's third-choice goalkeeper behind Joan Garcia and Wojciech Szczesny.
That question has now been answered, as revealed by Barça's training preparations in the lead up to the contest.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Eder Aller is going to serve as Barcelona's third-choice goalkeeper for their league opener vs Elche CF.
Eder Aller will be Barcelona's third-goalkeeper this weekend. (Photo courtesy: X/FCBMasia)
#Third #question #catalans
6 days ago
FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick looks to have effectively signed a new midfielder for his team's upcoming 2026/2027 campaign, which kicks off with an away trip to Elche on Sunday night in Spain.
FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick looks to have effectively signed a new midfielder for his team's upcoming 2026/2027 campaign, which kicks off with an away trip to Elche on Sunday night in Spain.
In 2025/2026, where Barca retained the La Liga ****** le, Flick promoted another promising graduate of La Masia's gifted Class of 2007.
Like Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi and Marc Bernal, who were all born in that year and grew up in the academy together, Xavi Espart fulfilled the dream of millions of youngsters worldwide by making his Barcelona debut.
His first outing in blaugrana - or rather the orange away shirt of the era still being used in preseason this year - came towards the end of a 1-1, Champions League last 16 first leg draw at Newcastle United.
#away #head #looks
FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick looks to have effectively signed a new midfielder for his team's upcoming 2026/2027 campaign, which kicks off with an away trip to Elche on Sunday night in Spain.
In 2025/2026, where Barca retained the La Liga ****** le, Flick promoted another promising graduate of La Masia's gifted Class of 2007.
Like Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi and Marc Bernal, who were all born in that year and grew up in the academy together, Xavi Espart fulfilled the dream of millions of youngsters worldwide by making his Barcelona debut.
His first outing in blaugrana - or rather the orange away shirt of the era still being used in preseason this year - came towards the end of a 1-1, Champions League last 16 first leg draw at Newcastle United.
#away #head #looks
8 days ago
It is now official. FC Barcelona goalkeeper Aron Yaakobishvili will spend the season on loan at UD Almería, who have an option to buy him at the end of the campaign.
Barcelona confirmed the goalkeeper's departure on Thursday, giving Yaakobishvili another opportunity to gain experience in La Liga Hypermotion after spending last season on loan at Andorra.
"FC Barcelona and UD Almería have reached an agreement for the loan of player Aron Yaakobishvili until June 30, 2027. The Andalusian club has an option to buy," the club statement read.
The 20-year-old shot-stopper has been at La Masia since 2018. Having risen through the ranks at the academy, he made his Barça Atletic debut in September 2024, and spent the last season on loan at Andorra.
Having returned to Barcelona this summer, Yaakobishvili started pre-season with the first team, but the young goalkeeper prioritized finding regular playing time so that his development would not stall.
#loan #aron
Barcelona confirmed the goalkeeper's departure on Thursday, giving Yaakobishvili another opportunity to gain experience in La Liga Hypermotion after spending last season on loan at Andorra.
"FC Barcelona and UD Almería have reached an agreement for the loan of player Aron Yaakobishvili until June 30, 2027. The Andalusian club has an option to buy," the club statement read.
The 20-year-old shot-stopper has been at La Masia since 2018. Having risen through the ranks at the academy, he made his Barça Atletic debut in September 2024, and spent the last season on loan at Andorra.
Having returned to Barcelona this summer, Yaakobishvili started pre-season with the first team, but the young goalkeeper prioritized finding regular playing time so that his development would not stall.
#loan #aron
9 days ago
Hansi Flick has called up plenty of youngsters to pre-season training at Barcelona, due to a host of his players returning late from World Cup 2026.
Fermin Lopez has also been part of the sessions after missing the World Cup due to injury which has given him a good chance to get a closer look at some of the latest emerging talents at the club.
The midfielder has now been asked which youngsters have surprised him the most and came up with two names in particular.
"They are all very good. The work done at La Masia is very good," he told Ara.
"If I had to choose two, I would tell you Orian Goren and Ebrima Tunkara. I had practically not seen them play, but they are very good and have a very high level."
#good
Fermin Lopez has also been part of the sessions after missing the World Cup due to injury which has given him a good chance to get a closer look at some of the latest emerging talents at the club.
The midfielder has now been asked which youngsters have surprised him the most and came up with two names in particular.
"They are all very good. The work done at La Masia is very good," he told Ara.
"If I had to choose two, I would tell you Orian Goren and Ebrima Tunkara. I had practically not seen them play, but they are very good and have a very high level."
#good
10 days ago
Barcelona have confirmed an agreement with Ajax for the transfer of left-back Jofre Torrents. Before the official confirmation, Mundo Deportivo reported that the clubs had agreed the move and were finalising details for an official announcement. Torrents will join former teammate Marc-André ter Stegen in Amsterdam.
FC Barcelona confirmed the agreement on its official channels, thanking the La Masia product for his commitment, professionalism and dedication and wishing him well in the next stage of his career.
Jofre Torrents celebrates during a match for FC Barcelona.
Ajax first explored a loan for Torrents at the end of last season. Barcelona considered the possibility attractive because the defender had already made his first-team debut but faced strong competition in his position, with a move to Míchel's Ajax viewed as a suitable next step in his development.
That initial plan changed, with the clubs instead agreeing a permanent transfer. Barcelona have nevertheless structured the deal to retain an interest in Torrents' future.
#ajax
FC Barcelona confirmed the agreement on its official channels, thanking the La Masia product for his commitment, professionalism and dedication and wishing him well in the next stage of his career.
Jofre Torrents celebrates during a match for FC Barcelona.
Ajax first explored a loan for Torrents at the end of last season. Barcelona considered the possibility attractive because the defender had already made his first-team debut but faced strong competition in his position, with a move to Míchel's Ajax viewed as a suitable next step in his development.
That initial plan changed, with the clubs instead agreeing a permanent transfer. Barcelona have nevertheless structured the deal to retain an interest in Torrents' future.
#ajax
11 days ago
Ebrima Tunkara is one of La Masia's biggest talents and is currently completing preseason training with the FC Barcelona first team.
Despite his young age, the Blaugrana are convinced that his potential could make him one of the young players capable of defining an era.
Despite being only 16, Tunkara's technical and physical qualities have attracted attention across the football world.
Indeed, as per Mundo Deportivo, several of Europe's biggest clubs have already shown an interest in his situation and are trying to convince the player and his family to leave Barcelona.
Ebrima Tunkara is a special talent. (Picture credit: Instagram/ebrimatunkara10)
#Barcelona #biggest #indeed
Despite his young age, the Blaugrana are convinced that his potential could make him one of the young players capable of defining an era.
Despite being only 16, Tunkara's technical and physical qualities have attracted attention across the football world.
Indeed, as per Mundo Deportivo, several of Europe's biggest clubs have already shown an interest in his situation and are trying to convince the player and his family to leave Barcelona.
Ebrima Tunkara is a special talent. (Picture credit: Instagram/ebrimatunkara10)
#Barcelona #biggest #indeed
17 days ago
In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey mentioned that Manchester City are in talks to land Barcelona youngster Tommy Marques. It has been claimed that the Mancunian club will have to compete with Borussia Dortmund and Braga in the race to sign the Spanish talent in this transfer window.
Marques is a product of Barcelona's La Masia academy and deserves credit for breaking into their first team last season. The 19-year-old featured in two matches for the Catalan club in the previous campaign.
The talented teenager is currently one of the most gifted young central midfielders in La Liga. Hence, Man City would do well to get a deal over the line for him this month.
His current contract at the Catalan club will run out in the summer of 2028. Hence, the Mancunian giants would have to make a convincing offer if they want to recruit him in this transfer window.
HONG KONG, CHINA – AUGUST 1: Head coach Enzo Maresca of Manchester City gestures during the Manchester City v Inter Milan – Pre-Season Friendly at Kai Tak Stadium on August 1, 2026 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
#marques #mancunian #catalan #hence
Marques is a product of Barcelona's La Masia academy and deserves credit for breaking into their first team last season. The 19-year-old featured in two matches for the Catalan club in the previous campaign.
The talented teenager is currently one of the most gifted young central midfielders in La Liga. Hence, Man City would do well to get a deal over the line for him this month.
His current contract at the Catalan club will run out in the summer of 2028. Hence, the Mancunian giants would have to make a convincing offer if they want to recruit him in this transfer window.
HONG KONG, CHINA – AUGUST 1: Head coach Enzo Maresca of Manchester City gestures during the Manchester City v Inter Milan – Pre-Season Friendly at Kai Tak Stadium on August 1, 2026 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
#marques #mancunian #catalan #hence
17 days ago
Earlier this week, more of the Real Madrid first team returned to Valdebebas ahead of the 2026-27 season starting soon. Among them was Marc Cucurella, who was signed earlier in the summer from Chelsea in a deal worth up to €60m.
Cucurella, who won the 2026 World Cup with Spain earlier in the summer, spoke to the club's official media channels (via Marca) upon partaking in his first Real Madrid training session. He admitted that he's very proud to have joined, and he feels that his career has been building up to this point.
"It's a source of pride. I don't think many people can say they've worn this shirt. We have seen great legends, it is a club with a lot of history, the greatest in Europe. Being here today is a privilege, an honour and above all a reward for all the effort I have had to make in my career. It's been a long time waiting, it's been long, but I'm already here
"Everything is very good. I was already looking forward to meeting my teammates. I have spoken to some who had written to me. The welcome has been very good. A hard, long day, but already getting a feel for it and training little by little because nothing comes from the good things."
Despite coming through the ranks of Barcelona's La Masia academy, Cucurella has many positive memories of Real Madrid, which he opened up on. He's also hoping to make more history in the coming years.
#training
Cucurella, who won the 2026 World Cup with Spain earlier in the summer, spoke to the club's official media channels (via Marca) upon partaking in his first Real Madrid training session. He admitted that he's very proud to have joined, and he feels that his career has been building up to this point.
"It's a source of pride. I don't think many people can say they've worn this shirt. We have seen great legends, it is a club with a lot of history, the greatest in Europe. Being here today is a privilege, an honour and above all a reward for all the effort I have had to make in my career. It's been a long time waiting, it's been long, but I'm already here
"Everything is very good. I was already looking forward to meeting my teammates. I have spoken to some who had written to me. The welcome has been very good. A hard, long day, but already getting a feel for it and training little by little because nothing comes from the good things."
Despite coming through the ranks of Barcelona's La Masia academy, Cucurella has many positive memories of Real Madrid, which he opened up on. He's also hoping to make more history in the coming years.
#training
20 days ago
WELCOME TO BLUENERGY STADIUM!!! The beautiful home of Udinese in Udine, Italy is the site of Barcelona's next preseason ******* ignment as the Catalans face off against the hosts as well as Nottingham Forest of the Premier League in the Friuli Venezia Giulia triangular tournament
Barça will play two 45-minute halves, one against each team. Barça's first game starts at 9pm CET against Forest, with the second game against Udinese scheduled for 10pm CET. It's a peculiar but fun format (more info here), and Hansi Flick will once again give minutes to La Masia youngsters and first team reserves. This should be fun, and you're welcome to join us to follow and comment all the action. Vamos!
Editor's note: this will be the single live thread for both games. We will start with coverage of Barça-Forest, then update the thread with the lineups and match info for the Barça-Udinese clash. Once the first game ends, you can simply stay here to follow and comment the second.
BARCELONA
Starting XI: Szczesny; Espart, Christensen, Martín, Pesquer; Fariñas, Bernal; Adeyemi, Fermín, Raphinha; Hamza (4-2-3-1)
#first #game #once
Barça will play two 45-minute halves, one against each team. Barça's first game starts at 9pm CET against Forest, with the second game against Udinese scheduled for 10pm CET. It's a peculiar but fun format (more info here), and Hansi Flick will once again give minutes to La Masia youngsters and first team reserves. This should be fun, and you're welcome to join us to follow and comment all the action. Vamos!
Editor's note: this will be the single live thread for both games. We will start with coverage of Barça-Forest, then update the thread with the lineups and match info for the Barça-Udinese clash. Once the first game ends, you can simply stay here to follow and comment the second.
BARCELONA
Starting XI: Szczesny; Espart, Christensen, Martín, Pesquer; Fariñas, Bernal; Adeyemi, Fermín, Raphinha; Hamza (4-2-3-1)
#first #game #once
20 days ago
The exit operations are in full swing at FC Barcelona.
Ronald Araujo is on the verge of completing his loan move to Liverpool, while Marc Casado could be on his way to Saudi Arabia, having been left out of the squad travelling to Italy for the friendlies against Udinese and Nottingham Forest.
Now, according to journalist Matteo Moretto, another academy graduate could be on his way out of Barcelona in the coming days.
Indeed, as per the report, Barcelona are ready to listen to offers for talented right-back Hector Fort this summer.
The 20-year-old La Masia product spent the last season on loan at Elche, where he showed promise despite enduring an injury-riddled campaign.
#Barcelona #Liverpool #casado #arabia
Ronald Araujo is on the verge of completing his loan move to Liverpool, while Marc Casado could be on his way to Saudi Arabia, having been left out of the squad travelling to Italy for the friendlies against Udinese and Nottingham Forest.
Now, according to journalist Matteo Moretto, another academy graduate could be on his way out of Barcelona in the coming days.
Indeed, as per the report, Barcelona are ready to listen to offers for talented right-back Hector Fort this summer.
The 20-year-old La Masia product spent the last season on loan at Elche, where he showed promise despite enduring an injury-riddled campaign.
#Barcelona #Liverpool #casado #arabia
22 days ago
Barcelona have a number of talented La Masia starlets ready to break into the first team who are unlikely to get a chance due to the immense competition for places.
One such youngster who has been part of Hansi Flick's plans for two consecutive pre-seasons is Jofre Torrents.
The 19-year-old defender is competing with Alejandro Balde and Gerard Martin for a first-team spot and is unlikely to get much game time.
Barça are also pushing to sign Cancelo from Al Hilal, with the veteran Portuguese defender keen on securing a return to the club.
Thus, Torrents is unlikely to get much game time if he stays at Barça, and it was revealed that the club were finalising a loan deal with Ajax for the teenager.
#defender
One such youngster who has been part of Hansi Flick's plans for two consecutive pre-seasons is Jofre Torrents.
The 19-year-old defender is competing with Alejandro Balde and Gerard Martin for a first-team spot and is unlikely to get much game time.
Barça are also pushing to sign Cancelo from Al Hilal, with the veteran Portuguese defender keen on securing a return to the club.
Thus, Torrents is unlikely to get much game time if he stays at Barça, and it was revealed that the club were finalising a loan deal with Ajax for the teenager.
#defender
24 days ago
La Masia seem to have already given their next gem to the Barcelona first team, with Xavi Espart the latest academy graduate seemingly ready for Hansi Flick's squad.
The 19-year-old Spanish gem broke into the first-team set-up in the latter stages of last season, even making his debut against Newcastle United at St James' Park.
Espart has since gone on to enhance his reputation with his performances for Spain Under-19 at the Euros and in the pre-season games under Flick.
Now, according to SPORT, Espart has emerged as one of the club's standout performers at the pre-season training camp, convincing the coaching staff in the process.
His exploits have strengthened his chances of earning a place in Flick's first team for the upcoming season, with the German and his staff pleased with his progress.
#Barcelona
The 19-year-old Spanish gem broke into the first-team set-up in the latter stages of last season, even making his debut against Newcastle United at St James' Park.
Espart has since gone on to enhance his reputation with his performances for Spain Under-19 at the Euros and in the pre-season games under Flick.
Now, according to SPORT, Espart has emerged as one of the club's standout performers at the pre-season training camp, convincing the coaching staff in the process.
His exploits have strengthened his chances of earning a place in Flick's first team for the upcoming season, with the German and his staff pleased with his progress.
#Barcelona
24 days ago
La Masia has been constantly producing talents ready for the first team for Barcelona in recent seasons, but that is not their only success story.
There are many other players who come through the famed academy but leave Barça in search of regular game time, going on to succeed at another club.
Among them is Sergi Dominguez. The 21-year-old left the Catalan club last summer in a €1.2 million transfer and enjoyed an impressive first season at Dinamo Zagreb.
One year on, Dominguez has established himself as one of the Croatian league's standout defenders, helping Dinamo win both the league and cup while earning a place in the division's Team of the Season.
Now, the former Barça defender has admitted that his long-term dream remains returning to the club.
#team #season
There are many other players who come through the famed academy but leave Barça in search of regular game time, going on to succeed at another club.
Among them is Sergi Dominguez. The 21-year-old left the Catalan club last summer in a €1.2 million transfer and enjoyed an impressive first season at Dinamo Zagreb.
One year on, Dominguez has established himself as one of the Croatian league's standout defenders, helping Dinamo win both the league and cup while earning a place in the division's Team of the Season.
Now, the former Barça defender has admitted that his long-term dream remains returning to the club.
#team #season
25 days ago
FC Barcelona is set to adopt a transfer policy of bitter rival Real Madrid moving forward, as explained by Cadena SER.
FC Barcelona is set to adopt a transfer policy of bitter rival Real Madrid moving forward as explained by Cadena SER, which cited anonymous sources.
Fans of La Liga's two behemoths have plenty to bicker about, and one common topic of disagreement is which has the superior youth academy.
There's no denying that with products such as Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, Xavi Hernandez, Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi to name five of many, La Masia does an excellent job of transforming young talent into elite superstars.
On the other hand, La Fabrica is just that. A factory with a non-stop production line where the youngsters that fall off it are sold around Europe for premiums each transfer window.
#Barcelona #adopt #policy
FC Barcelona is set to adopt a transfer policy of bitter rival Real Madrid moving forward as explained by Cadena SER, which cited anonymous sources.
Fans of La Liga's two behemoths have plenty to bicker about, and one common topic of disagreement is which has the superior youth academy.
There's no denying that with products such as Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, Xavi Hernandez, Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi to name five of many, La Masia does an excellent job of transforming young talent into elite superstars.
On the other hand, La Fabrica is just that. A factory with a non-stop production line where the youngsters that fall off it are sold around Europe for premiums each transfer window.
#Barcelona #adopt #policy
29 days ago
Barcelona have a very talented midfield filled with La Masia graduates, and one of them with a very high ceiling is Marc Bernal.
The 19-year-old Spaniard was one of Hansi Flick's first bets when he joined as manager of the Catalan club, but an ACL injury prevented him from gaining as much prominence as some others.
The Spaniard made a successful return last season and had a spell where he was one of the team's best midfielders.
With Frenkie de Jong out injured for the foreseeable future, Bernal could get an extended run of games at the start of the new season.
Speaking in an interview with AS, the 19-year-old midfielder made it clear that his long-term future lies at Camp Nou while also discussing his recovery from injury, Barcelona's ambitions and his hopes for the new season.
#future
The 19-year-old Spaniard was one of Hansi Flick's first bets when he joined as manager of the Catalan club, but an ACL injury prevented him from gaining as much prominence as some others.
The Spaniard made a successful return last season and had a spell where he was one of the team's best midfielders.
With Frenkie de Jong out injured for the foreseeable future, Bernal could get an extended run of games at the start of the new season.
Speaking in an interview with AS, the 19-year-old midfielder made it clear that his long-term future lies at Camp Nou while also discussing his recovery from injury, Barcelona's ambitions and his hopes for the new season.
#future
29 days ago
FC Barcelona have officially confirmed the contract renewal of promising striker Nuhu Fofana, with the 18-year-old signing a new four-year deal that will keep him at the club until 2030.
The agreement was completed one day after Fofana celebrated his 18th birthday and marks another step in Barcelona's long-term commitment to developing talent from La Masia.
As part of the renewal, the forward will become a full member of Barça Atletic and has already begun pre-season training under Juliano Belletti.
Fofana's contract signing took place at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper alongside Jose Ramon Alexanco, Barcelona's director of youth football.
His journey with the club has come full circle. After spending his early years at Barcelona as a Pre-benjamín and Benjamín player, Fofana later left the academy before rebuilding his reputation at Cornella, where his goalscoring ability caught the attention of the Blaugrana.
#Barcelona #contract #signing #nuhu
The agreement was completed one day after Fofana celebrated his 18th birthday and marks another step in Barcelona's long-term commitment to developing talent from La Masia.
As part of the renewal, the forward will become a full member of Barça Atletic and has already begun pre-season training under Juliano Belletti.
Fofana's contract signing took place at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper alongside Jose Ramon Alexanco, Barcelona's director of youth football.
His journey with the club has come full circle. After spending his early years at Barcelona as a Pre-benjamín and Benjamín player, Fofana later left the academy before rebuilding his reputation at Cornella, where his goalscoring ability caught the attention of the Blaugrana.
#Barcelona #contract #signing #nuhu
30 days ago
FC Barcelona have officially announced that young defender Joan Anaya has left the club to sign for UE Sant Andreu.
As part of the agreement with the Spanish third-division outfit, the Blaugrana will retain a percentage of any future sale of the La Masia defender.
"FC Barcelona has reached an agreement with Sant Andreu for the transfer of Joan Anaya. The club retains a percentage of any future sale," the club statement read.
Anaya, 21, had been at Barcelona since 2015, when he signed for La Masia from Reus Deportiu.
The young right-back progressed through the different age groups at the Catalan club's academy, building a reputation for himself as a solid right-back with attacking flair and defensive nous.
#anaya #club #sant
As part of the agreement with the Spanish third-division outfit, the Blaugrana will retain a percentage of any future sale of the La Masia defender.
"FC Barcelona has reached an agreement with Sant Andreu for the transfer of Joan Anaya. The club retains a percentage of any future sale," the club statement read.
Anaya, 21, had been at Barcelona since 2015, when he signed for La Masia from Reus Deportiu.
The young right-back progressed through the different age groups at the Catalan club's academy, building a reputation for himself as a solid right-back with attacking flair and defensive nous.
#anaya #club #sant
30 days ago
La Masia's class of 2007 has already given the Barcelona first team two unbelievable players: Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal.
Had it not been for an untimely ACL injury that kept him out of action for an entire year, it is safe to **** ume that Marc Bernal would already have been on the list.
The teenage midfielder has made a full recovery from the injury and showcased his quality on occasion last season for Hansi Flick.
Now, Bernal believes he is ready to establish himself as a regular starter for Barcelona as he begins his third season with the first team.
Speaking in an interview with TV3 (h/t Mundo Deportivo), the 19-year-old midfielder discussed his personal ambitions, Barcelona's Champions League target and the strong Blaugrana presence in Spain's World Cup-winning squad.
#team #injury #year #cubarsi
Had it not been for an untimely ACL injury that kept him out of action for an entire year, it is safe to **** ume that Marc Bernal would already have been on the list.
The teenage midfielder has made a full recovery from the injury and showcased his quality on occasion last season for Hansi Flick.
Now, Bernal believes he is ready to establish himself as a regular starter for Barcelona as he begins his third season with the first team.
Speaking in an interview with TV3 (h/t Mundo Deportivo), the 19-year-old midfielder discussed his personal ambitions, Barcelona's Champions League target and the strong Blaugrana presence in Spain's World Cup-winning squad.
#team #injury #year #cubarsi
1 month ago
According to Ferran Correas of SPORT, FC Barcelona have placed their full trust in the development of teenage midfield prodigy Guille Fernandez, with the club's sporting department mapping out a specific, multi-stage blueprint to secure his long-term future at the club.
The Blaugrana sporting department is working intensively to conclude a comprehensive contract renewal for the 18-year-old midfielder before actively sanctioning a temporary loan move to guarantee him regular first-team minutes.
The decision to prioritise Guille's contract extension reflects the immense regard in which he is held by the technical staff.
Having progressed rapidly through the ranks of La Masia, the midfielder made waves across Spanish football by breaking several long-standing youth records, including eclipsing Lamine Yamal to become the youngest debutant in Barça Atletic history at just 15 years and 9 months.
Guille Fernandez (R) is rated highly at Barcelona. (Photo courtesy: X/FCBarcelonaB)
#Barcelona #fernandez #midfielder
The Blaugrana sporting department is working intensively to conclude a comprehensive contract renewal for the 18-year-old midfielder before actively sanctioning a temporary loan move to guarantee him regular first-team minutes.
The decision to prioritise Guille's contract extension reflects the immense regard in which he is held by the technical staff.
Having progressed rapidly through the ranks of La Masia, the midfielder made waves across Spanish football by breaking several long-standing youth records, including eclipsing Lamine Yamal to become the youngest debutant in Barça Atletic history at just 15 years and 9 months.
Guille Fernandez (R) is rated highly at Barcelona. (Photo courtesy: X/FCBarcelonaB)
#Barcelona #fernandez #midfielder
1 month ago
Barcelona have largely not had to enter the transfer window to sign superstars in recent seasons, due to the immense talent coming through La Masia.
Although the club also had their hands tied by their financial situation, it coincided with one of the best golden generations the academy has produced.
Among the flag-bearers of this golden generation is Marc Bernal. He is increasingly being viewed as one of Barcelona's most important long-term projects.
There is growing belief inside the club that the teenage midfielder can become the natural successor in the holding role that has lacked a permanent owner since Sergio Busquets left.
According to SPORT, Bernal is regarded as Barcelona's version of Rodri, a midfielder capable of controlling games from the base of midfield and becoming the foundation of both Barça and Spain for years to come.
#bernal #golden #although #busquets
Although the club also had their hands tied by their financial situation, it coincided with one of the best golden generations the academy has produced.
Among the flag-bearers of this golden generation is Marc Bernal. He is increasingly being viewed as one of Barcelona's most important long-term projects.
There is growing belief inside the club that the teenage midfielder can become the natural successor in the holding role that has lacked a permanent owner since Sergio Busquets left.
According to SPORT, Bernal is regarded as Barcelona's version of Rodri, a midfielder capable of controlling games from the base of midfield and becoming the foundation of both Barça and Spain for years to come.
#bernal #golden #although #busquets
1 month ago
Manchester City have intensified their interest in Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal, becoming the first club to make a concrete move for one of La Masia’s brightest prospects this summer.
According to SPORT, the Premier League giants have gone beyond simply monitoring the 19-year-old and have already sounded out the possibility of a deal.
Notably, ****** nal and Chelsea have also been following Bernal’s progress, but City are understood to have taken the strongest interest so far.
The enquiry comes at a time when City are working on rebuilding their midfield.
With uncertainty surrounding Rodri’s future and changes expected elsewhere in the squad, Bernal has emerged as one of the profiles the club believe could fit their long-term project.
#interest #club #Barcelona
According to SPORT, the Premier League giants have gone beyond simply monitoring the 19-year-old and have already sounded out the possibility of a deal.
Notably, ****** nal and Chelsea have also been following Bernal’s progress, but City are understood to have taken the strongest interest so far.
The enquiry comes at a time when City are working on rebuilding their midfield.
With uncertainty surrounding Rodri’s future and changes expected elsewhere in the squad, Bernal has emerged as one of the profiles the club believe could fit their long-term project.
#interest #club #Barcelona
1 month ago
Barcelona are beginning to accelerate several important squad decisions as preparations for the new season gather pace, and one of the club’s brightest academy prospects could soon be at the centre of those plans.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup now behind them, the Blaugrana have turned their full attention back to club football.
While much of the focus remains on first-team arrivals and departures, Barcelona are also ***** sing the development of some of La Masia’s most promising youngsters.
According to SPORT, left-back Jofre Torrents is among the players whose future is currently under review.
Although the teenager is highly regarded within the club, Barcelona are considering whether a loan move would provide the best platform for his continued development.
#Barcelona #blaugrana
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup now behind them, the Blaugrana have turned their full attention back to club football.
While much of the focus remains on first-team arrivals and departures, Barcelona are also ***** sing the development of some of La Masia’s most promising youngsters.
According to SPORT, left-back Jofre Torrents is among the players whose future is currently under review.
Although the teenager is highly regarded within the club, Barcelona are considering whether a loan move would provide the best platform for his continued development.
#Barcelona #blaugrana
1 month ago
Barcelona have moved to secure the future of one of the most highly-rated defenders to emerge from La Masia in recent years, with Alex Campos set to commit his long-term future to the club.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Barcelona defender has agreed a new contract that will keep him at the club until June 2029, with Barcelona also holding the option to extend the deal by a further year until 2030.
Campos has enjoyed a strong rise through Barcelona's academy, impressing across both Juvenil B and Barcelona Atletic with his composure on the ball and tactical maturity.
Although he began his development as a midfielder, the 18-year-old has successfully transitioned into central defence, where his reading of the game, distribution and physical profile have made him one of the academy's most promising players.
Alex Campos has signed a new contract with Barcelona. (Picture credit: Instagram/aleexcampos_)
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Barcelona defender has agreed a new contract that will keep him at the club until June 2029, with Barcelona also holding the option to extend the deal by a further year until 2030.
Campos has enjoyed a strong rise through Barcelona's academy, impressing across both Juvenil B and Barcelona Atletic with his composure on the ball and tactical maturity.
Although he began his development as a midfielder, the 18-year-old has successfully transitioned into central defence, where his reading of the game, distribution and physical profile have made him one of the academy's most promising players.
Alex Campos has signed a new contract with Barcelona. (Picture credit: Instagram/aleexcampos_)
1 month ago
Few players coming through La Masia are regarded as highly as Marc Bernal, and Barcelona's faith in the young midfielder appears to be matched by his commitment to the club.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Manchester United explored the possibility of signing Bernal while negotiations involving Marcus Rashford were still active.
The Premier League side reportedly viewed the teenager as one of the brightest prospects in European football and wanted him included as part of the discussions.
However, the idea never gained traction, as Barcelona had no intention of sacrificing one of their most promising academy graduates, while Bernal himself ruled out the possibility of moving to Old Trafford.
For the midfielder, the plan has always been to continue his development in Catalonia and earn a long-term place in the first team.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Manchester United explored the possibility of signing Bernal while negotiations involving Marcus Rashford were still active.
The Premier League side reportedly viewed the teenager as one of the brightest prospects in European football and wanted him included as part of the discussions.
However, the idea never gained traction, as Barcelona had no intention of sacrificing one of their most promising academy graduates, while Bernal himself ruled out the possibility of moving to Old Trafford.
For the midfielder, the plan has always been to continue his development in Catalonia and earn a long-term place in the first team.
