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Official announcement, signs until 2028: direct competition for Balde and Gerard Martin

A future bet that keeps growing in the reserve team and is starting to knock strongly on the first team's door

Beyond the first team's reinforcements, the club has secured one of its promising talents until 2028. With this commitment, they ensure the continuity of a talent that is already starting to look closely at Camp Nou. Not only that: the competition for the left-back position is heating up.

Jofre Torrents, secured until 2028

The main figure is Jofre Torrents, an 18-year-old left-back, born in La Selva del Camp (Tarragona). This Tuesday he signed his renewal until June 30, 2028. He has been trained at La Masia since 2017, when he arrived as a youth player, and has earned respect for his discipline, maturity, and performance.

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Although he is still of youth age, he will have a Barça Atlètic contract next season. He has already debuted with the reserve team and has accumulated significant minutes: 12 matches in the League, 5 in the UEFA Youth League, and one in the Copa del Rey. From the sports area, they see in him an ideal profile for Barça's style, and that is why they have wanted to ensure his long-term continuity.

A profile that convinces on and off the field

Torrents stands out for his range, tactical order, and ability to join the attack without neglecting defense. Under Juliano Belletti's orders, he has had the opportunity to show his talent in high-level competitions for his age. He has not disappointed.

The sports management and the youth football coaches are delighted with his evolution. They consider him one of the most solid projects of the current academy. So much so that he is already being mentioned as a possible member of the first team's preseason tour, which this summer will visit Japan and Korea under Hansi Flick's direction.

An opportunity with the first team?

Nothing is confirmed yet, but within the club, it is being seriously considered that Hansi Flick will take him on the tour of Asia. The idea is to observe him closely, test him in a top-level environment, and evaluate if he is ready to make the leap. It would not just be a reward: it would be a real test to see if he can compete for minutes in the first team.

If he convinces, he could become a more than valid alternative for a position where Alejandro Balde and Gerard Martín are the main names.

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Real competition at left-back

Jofre Torrents's renewal is not just internal news; it is a warning. Barça is building a competitive squad from the ground up, and the left-back position is one of the most contested for the upcoming season. Balde, established, Gerard, growing, and now, Jofre, making strong strides from below.

He summed it up himself after signing: "I will keep working to reach the highest level. My dream is to debut with the first team." Everything indicates that he is on the right path.