Barcelona's youth ranks are facing a troubled time, with several key players' futures uncertain. After Unai Hernandez, the captain of Barca Atletic, left for Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, more players may follow suit. Several talented players in Barcelona's under-19s side are out of contract at the end of the season, with no clarity on whether they will renew their deals.
Recently, Barcelona announced a one-year extension for Alvaro 'Trilli' Perez and a two-year unilateral contract extension for under-19s winger Jan Virgili. However, the club is set to lose another talented player, Pau Prim. The 19-year-old midfielder, once tipped as a natural alternative to Sergio Busquets, has been frozen out of action at Barca Atletic due to his refusal to sign a contract extension.
Prim is now on the verge of a move to Qatar, specifically Al-Sadd, according to Marca. With his contract expiring at the end of the season, Barcelona will lose him for free. Prim feels that his path to the first team is blocked, with Frenkie de Jong, Marc Casado, and Marc Bernal ahead of him in the pecking order.
Barcelona has a history of losing top academy talents, including Gerard Pique, Cesc Fabregas, and Dani Olmo, who returned to the club at a significant cost. The Catalan club is frustrated that they tend to lose their Masia products without receiving adequate financial compensation.
The situation highlights the challenges Barcelona faces in retaining its young talent. With many players uncertain about their futures, the club must act quickly to secure the services of its most promising youngsters. Failure to do so may result in further losses, damaging the club's long-term prospects.
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The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has rejected an appeal from Barcelona and Osasuna to reschedule their upcoming match.
The game, originally postponed due to the passing of Barcelona's team doctor, has been rearranged for March 27, just 48 hours after some players will be on international duty.
As a result, Barcelona will likely be without Ronald Araujo and Raphinha, who play for Uruguay and Brazil respectively on March 25. Raphinha's game against Argentina will finish in the early hours of March 26, leaving him with little rest before the Osasuna match.
Osasuna's Enzo Boyomo will also be unavailable, as he plays for Cameroon against Libya on March 25. The RFEF's decision will force both teams to field depleted lineups, potentially affecting the outcome of the match.
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