Hansi Flick is working steadily but surely with the youth academy. He's given many players a chance and is thrilled. However, he's secretly holding onto a bombshell that's going to shake things up.
The German coach is convinced that his destructive power is on par with what Lamine Yamal has already shown at 17. He knows him better than anyone at Barça and it will be his personal bet.
Gavi, Fermín, Balde, Lamine Yamal, Cubarsí, Marc Bernal, Casadó... The talent production from La Masia knows no bounds. Now the world is about to discover the latest sensation.
January 4th: the Marked Date for His Debut
It's Noah Darvich, the gem of Barça's youth academy who's being handled with care to avoid any last-minute setbacks.
He's ready to make his public appearance. It was surprising that Hansi Flick didn't give him more playtime in his first months at Barça. Flick, however, didn't want to tip his hand and preferred to wait for the right moment.
Such a moment will be January 4th in Barbastro during a Copa del Rey match. That's when Noah Darvich will make his official debut with FC Barcelona. It will be the Three Kings' gift Flick has prepared for Barça fans.
He's the Only One Missing
He's Pedri's Double. His appearance will help relieve the Canarian from an overload of matches. Flick sees Darvich as an exact replica of Pedri. So, if the Canarian needs rest, Flick won't have to worry.
This season Barça is playing with seven or eight academy players in the line-up, but they're not all there yet. One is missing, who will get his chance in Barbastro on January 4th.
Flick knew him very well when he arrived at Barça. He's a fellow countryman.
During his time as the German national team coach, he also took on the responsibility of the youth teams. There, Noah Darvich excelled brightly.
After the emergence of Musiala, he's become the great hope for the future of German soccer.
He Cost 3 Million Euros
Deco signed him in summer 2023 when he was playing for Freiburg. He had an offer from Real Madrid and another from Bayern, but he chose Barça.
He barely cost 3 million euros, but now Flick already has him on the launch pad. He'll be his next contribution before the season ends.
Darvich already joined the first team during the preseason and the tour in the United States. Then he returned to the reserves but continues training with the first team.
He's the leader of the German U19 team, where he showcases all his talent, just like at Barça B. He has vision, dribbling, arrival, shooting, and scoring. If that weren't enough, there's also his extraordinary leadership ability.
Another gift from Flick to Barça. He found him upon his arrival, but then it takes guts to trust him, which flick has.