Barça wanted to convince him to change his mind, but it ultimately wasn't possible. Pau Prim has made the decision to leave La Masia to head to Qatar, where Al-Sadd has made him a very significant economic offer. "Marca" has discovered that the talks are "very advanced," only waiting for the final agreement and his signature.
Pau Prim's contract with Barça ends on June 30, and he has never shown any willingness to renew. The sports management, led by Deco, has tried to change his mind, but it hasn't been possible. The Catalan has decided to start a new adventure in Qatar, where he will earn many millions and have an essential role in Al-Sadd's first team.
Pau Prim, Without Opportunities at Barça
At 19 years old, Pau Prim believes it's very difficult for him to be important in Barça's first team. So far, he has played 16 matches with the reserve team, but he thinks his appearances with the "seniors" are practically impossible. Marc Casadó, Pedri, De Jong, Gavi, Fermín, or Eric García are all ahead. Bernal will also be added to these names when he recovers.
Given this scenario, the youth player has decided to head to Qatar, where Al-Sadd has been trying to bring him for some time. In the past winter market, there was an approach to finalize his signing, but negotiations with Barça didn't come to fruition, and now he will leave completely free.
Qatar Has a Plan for Pau Prim
Having not yet debuted with Spain's national team, Pau Prim is considered an important attraction for Qatar. With his signing for Al-Sadd, what they seek in the country is for him to spend the necessary time there to become naturalized and be able to represent their national team. It's a plan they've been working on for a long time, and the Barça youth player has shown his willingness for it.
Both Qatar and Arabia have changed their signing policy, trying to bring in European prospects at low cost or even for free while paying them a lot of money. Pau Prim's case is a clear example, potentially obtaining Qatari nationality to raise the level of their national team. Barça already knows it's only a matter of time before he signs with Al-Sadd, and they already consider him lost.