Barça continues to demonstrate that La Masia is the cornerstone of its project. With Hansi Flick, this commitment to the youth academy is more evident than ever. In the current season, Lamine Yamal, Gavi, Pau Cubarsí, and Alejandro Balde have established themselves as key pieces in the German coach's scheme.
The commitment to the youth players is not only alive but has been strengthened. Additionally, others like Fermín López, Eric García, or Héctor Fort also have an important role in the squad. La Masia's training system continues to prove that it is one of the best youth academies in the world, and with Hansi Flick at the helm, Barça has doubled down on its commitment.
Not everyone ends up succeeding at Barça
However, not all La Masia players manage to establish themselves in Barça's first team. The tough competition and pressure mean that not all youth players find their place. Examples like Grimaldo or Xavi Simons are paradigmatic.
Both players, although trained at La Masia, decided to leave the culé club in search of more playing time and the opportunity to stand out in other teams. Grimaldo has succeeded at Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen, while Xavi Simons shines at Leipzig.
Pau Prim stays
Despite these cases, there are some young players who, although they have it tough, end up staying. A recent example is Pau Prim, who had considered the option of leaving for Saudi Arabia in search of more opportunities.
It seems that his future will finally be in Barcelona, as, according to El Nacional.cat, the club will renew him. This decision shows that Barça continues to trust in his potential, and that Pau Prim, after rejecting offers from Liverpool and Arsenal some time ago, has finally changed his mind.
Deco and Laporta convince him with the "Casadó example"
What has ultimately convinced Pau Prim to stay has been, in part, a conversation with Laporta and Deco, who have shown him examples like Marc Casadó. Casadó, after being patient and waiting for his opportunity, is now shining in the first team alongside other young players like Lamine Yamal and Gavi.
Casadó's story is a clear example that Barça believes in the long-term evolution and development of its youth players. Thanks to this example, the club has managed to convince Pau Prim that if he works hard and stays focused, he will have his opportunity in the first team. This strategy demonstrates that Barça continues to bet on the youth academy and that with patience and dedication, the fruits of youth work can be sweet.