FC Barcelona continues to bet on the talent from its youth academy to strengthen the first team. At a time when Gavi's lack of continuity has been a severe blow to the squad, the club believes it has found the perfect player in La Masia. He is one of the great gems of the reserve team, a midfielder with character, physical prowess, and a winning mentality that reminds of the Spanish international.
Quim Junyent is the player chosen to make the leap to the first team in the near future. At 18 years old, this midfielder has been key in Barça Atlètic. His playing style, aggressive in recovery and with a good touch for ball distribution, makes him a natural alternative to Gavi. In fact, the young talent has trained several times with the Sevillian, learning from his dedication and passion on the field.
The blaugrana club fully trusts in his development and is therefore working on his renewal. His current contract is nearing its end, but the intention of both parties is to remain linked. Junyent dreams of succeeding at Camp Nou and Barça wants to secure him before other teams try to snatch him away.
Interest from Major European Clubs
The midfielder's qualities have not gone unnoticed outside of Spain, and both Chelsea and PSG have already inquired about his situation, aware of the enormous potential he possesses. Both clubs have been following his progress and do not rule out attempting to sign him if Barça doesn't close his renewal soon. The Catalan club, however, is determined to bet on him, his profile fits the culé philosophy, and they believe he can become a key piece in the medium term.
The priority now is to ensure his continuity and, subsequently, facilitate his gradual adaptation to the first team. Hansi Flick already has him on his radar and could offer him minutes in the final stretch of the season. The sports management, led by Deco, is also closely following him and sees in him a future reference for the blaugrana midfield.
Positive Evolution
His evolution in the reserve team is more than positive, so his debut with the seniors could happen sooner rather than later. Junyent has been at La Masia since he was a child and has grown under the club's methodology. His commitment to the blaugrana jersey is undeniable, and his dream is to succeed at Camp Nou.
At the club, they see in him a player with the grit and spirit necessary to succeed at the elite level, something he has already shown in the lower categories. The confidence in his talent is total, if he maintains the progression he has shown in the recent years, he will become an important piece of FC Barcelona in the future. La Masia continues to produce top-level talent, and with Junyent, the club has a guaranteed replacement for Gavi.