La Masia remains one of the main sources of talent that feeds Barça's first team. With Hansi Flick, Barça is reigniting excitement, largely thanks to the young talents who are becoming important. Names like Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsí, Gavi, and Alejandro Balde have earned a prominent place in the team's leadership.
This group of players, who come from La Masia, is the reflection of this new Barça's DNA. A dynamic, fast, and exciting team with Hansi Flick and Lamine Yamal at the forefront.
The players making a strong impact at La Masia
Additionally, throughout this season or the next, more talents from La Masia are expected to make their appearance in the first team. Among the most notable names of the next generation are Guille and Toni Fernández. Both young, at just 16 years old, are impressing at Barça Atlètic and have already had the opportunity to train with the first team.
Guille, a midfielder with impressive game vision and a box-to-box profile, could be a future leader in the midfield. Meanwhile, Toni Fernández, a winger with a good goal-scoring instinct, has also stood out for his ability to move between lines and his capacity to assist his teammates. Both are showing that they have the qualities to make the leap to the first team, and if they continue with their progression, they could be important pieces in Barça's future.
Not everyone fits at Barça
However, not all players from La Masia are guaranteed a place in the first team. A clear case is Unai Hernández, captain of Barça Atlètic under Albert Sánchez. Despite his talent and leadership, Unai hasn't managed to secure a spot in Hansi Flick's plans.
Faced with a lack of minutes and opportunities, the player is about to embark on a new stage in his career in Saudi Arabia. This move is being negotiated for a figure close to 4.5 million, which would allow the club to free up a spot and generate income. This sale is a clear example of how some players from La Masia fail to find their place in an increasingly competitive first team with Flick.
Is Marcus Rashford possible?
This departure could be key for Barça in the final days of the January market. With the need to make sales, the sale of Unai Hernández could aid in the loan of Marcus Rashford. The English forward is Barcelona's target, but the club needs to make moves in its team to carry out this operation.
Therefore, the money caused from the sale of Unai Hernández could be a boost for Barça to secure Rashford's loan. The winter market still has days ahead, and Barcelona continues to seek the pieces that will help it compete at the highest level by the end of the season.