FC Barcelona keeps planning its squad for next season. With the signings section closed, barring any surprises, the idea now is to focus on departures. The arrival of Marcus Rashford has changed many things and players who seemed set to stay could now leave. There is a case in La Masia that looks set to become the surprise of the summer, as one of the biggest gems of the academy and having one major offer to leave.
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Gerard Romero, journalist for "Jijantes", has surprised with his latest information. The Catalan has discovered that Jan Virgili, one of the great gems of La Masia, could choose to leave.
"Jan Virgili is looking for several options. Right now, among the hottest options on the table is Mallorca. Mallorca is positioning itself to sign Jan Virgili. First Division, be careful with what could happen there," Romero began to explain.
In this regard, he continued: "The formulas and these things, we'll see... There's Mallorca and then there are up to 4 Second Division teams that are quite active. Loan, transfer and these things... Let's wait."
Jan Virgili, disappointed
Jan Virgili, a left winger just 18 years old, is one of the most promising jewels of FC Barcelona's academy. Trained at La Masia, he has established himself as a difference-maker thanks to his imbalance, technical ability, and offensive vision... Which has led him to be considered among the great gems of his generation.
During last season, Virgili stood out in the lower categories of the blaugrana club, which allowed him to take part in some training sessions with the first team. His quality did not go unnoticed in the offices, and the club values his medium-term projection very positively.
However, Hansi Flick has decided not to include Jan Virgili in the squad that will travel on the preseason tour of Asia. This decision, according to sources close to the player, has caused some disappointment in the winger, who hoped to make a definitive leap this summer.
Despite the trust that still exists in his potential, the lack of immediate opportunities has led Jan Virgili and his camp to start considering his departure... With the goal of finding minutes in a more competitive environment. In this regard, Mallorca has shown interest in signing him, being an option the player doesn't rule out.
The club insists that Jan Virgili is not for sale, but they are open to considering loans if they are beneficial for his development. The sporting management is clear that his development must continue with quality minutes, although for now it will not be in Flick's first team.