The season has been very positive for Barça, especially due to the boost from its youth academy. Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí have led the new project with personality. Alongside them, Fermín, Balde, or Marc Casadó have also delivered great performances.
Hansi Flick has taken the helm with full trust in the homegrown youngsters. The sports management, led by Deco, has also strongly backed internal talent. La Masia, once again, has replied with talent, commitment, and results on the field.
Deco's bet on young talent
Many talents are developed from a young age in Sant Joan Despí, but not all are born there. Detecting market opportunities is also part of a good training strategy. This is exactly what happened, for example, when they decided to sign Pedri from Las Palmas.
This summer, Deco wants to repeat that formula with two youngsters who already shine brightly. Both are 16 years old and have a very defined technical profile, ideal for the culé style. They would arrive with the idea of completing their training at La Masia and making the leap to professionalism.
Barça already has two talents in its sights
The first is a Danish midfielder with great vision and passing precision. This is Mikkel Bro Hansen, who has been closely followed by Barça's scouts. He stands out for his tactical maturity, his reading of space, and a very educated left foot.
The second name is Abdellah Ouazane, from France with Moroccan roots. He is a skillful forward, very fast, who moves well in interior areas and finishes with class. Deco has already initiated contacts to ensure his arrival in Barcelona as soon as possible.
Mikkel Bro Hansen and Abdellah Ouazane: FC Barcelona's targets
Both profiles fit what Flick values in the youngest: personality and technical quality. If they arrive this summer, they will be closely observed by the new first-team coach. If they perform well, they could even train with the seniors during preseason phases.
Barça wants to keep building from within, while intelligently looking outward. Deco and his team are convinced that these additions will bear fruit in a short time. La Masia is still alive, and Hansi Flick will know how to make the most of everything at his disposal.