Barça still trusts La Masia as an essential pillar of its present and future in sports. In the midst of economic limitations, the commitment to young talent is more strategic than ever. In the last few hours, the signing of a midfielder who is just 16 years old has been confirmed.
This move is a statement against major European clubs that had shown interest. Among them, Bayern Munich stood out, as it tried to approach his camp persistently. However, Deco and the sporting management acted quickly to secure the gem before it was too late.
La Masia | FC Barcelona
A profile that inevitably reminds of Pedri
Since he arrived at the youth academy in 2023, the coaches have been surprised by his football maturity. His ability to understand the game, position himself, and anticipate plays immediately caught their attention. Despite his young age, he competed confidently against older and more experienced opponents.
He is not a player who stands out for his imposing physique, but he makes up for it with polished technique and privileged vision. His tactical intelligence allows him to control the tempo and create advantages with every decision on the field. This style has led many to compare him to Pedri González, a key figure in the first team.
In the halls of La Masia, some teammates already call him by that nickname: "the new Pedri." Although the comparison is risky, his associative style and composure under pressure reinforce that label. Barça understands it has a potential standout footballer in its hands.
Pedri filtering a pass during the match | @FCBarcelona
City and half of Europe on alert
The level shown by the player has not gone unnoticed outside Barcelona. Pep Guardiola asked directly about his situation this summer, trying to get ahead with an initial proposal. There were also inquiries in the Premier League and Serie A to gauge his availability.
The blaugrana sporting management did not want to relive a case like Xavi Simons. Deco was clear that they had to move quickly to secure the pearl's future. That's why, as soon as the conditions were met, the professional contract was signed.
The agreement reached in July secures the player until 2028 with a high release clause. This way, Barça protects a strategic asset and sends a clear message to the European market. No one will be able to take him without a multi-million euro payment.
Pedri celebrating a goal | @FCBarcelona
An immediate future project
The sports plan is also perfectly designed to support his growth. The roadmap includes consolidating him in the youth team this season, giving him a leading role in the Youth League. Later, the plan is to integrate him into Barça Atlètic dynamics to accelerate his competitive development.
Flick is already aware of his progress and has received very positive reports from the training area. The German coach doesn't rule out occasionally including him in first-team training sessions in the coming months. The club wants to repeat the formula applied with talents like Lamine Yamal or Pau Cubarsí.
In addition, his international impact is already starting to be significant. He is an under-17 international with Israel, where he is considered one of the country's great prospects. The press closely follows his career, presenting him as an example of success abroad.
Orian Goren triumphs at La Masia | @orian_goren
The 16-year-old young talent who has just signed with Barça is Orian Goren. A midfielder with an associative style, refined technique, and privileged vision, he is Deco's new protégé. His contract until 2028 guarantees he will keep growing at La Masia, far from Europe's temptations.
The club sees him as one of the future pillars of the first team alongside other gems. Already compared to Pedri, Goren represents the commitment to young talent in times of economic austerity. Barça smiles: the new Pedri already wears the blaugrana jersey.
