Barça is planning the squad for the next season and already knows who won't be part of the first team: the youth player Pau Prim has decided to pack his bags. At 19 years old, the decision is made, and he will head to Qatar, where he will wear the Al-Sadd jersey. Despite having an offer on the table to renew, he has decided to leave due to the difficulties of moving up to the first team.
Mundo Deportivo has revealed that Pau Prim sees it as extremely difficult to have opportunities under Hansi Flick's orders. In his position, there are already players like Pedri, De Jong, Gavi, Casadó... and also Marc Bernal. Despite being younger, the midfielder is more to the liking of the coach and the sports management led by Deco.
Marc Bernal, better and younger than Pau Prim
In a few days, Bernal will turn 18 and will sign a new long-term contract with FC Barcelona. The Catalan will extend his current bond until 2029, becoming a full-fledged first-team footballer with an unreachable clause.
Considering all this, Pau Prim has decided that the best option for him is to leave, with Qatar being his chosen destination. The youth academy midfielder showed promise, but since he made his decision to leave, he has been left without minutes in Barça Atlètic.
Qatar has a plan for Pau Prim
Having not yet debuted with Spain's senior national team, Pau Prim is considered an important attraction for the Eastern country. With his signing for Al-Sadd, what they seek there is for him to spend the necessary time to become naturalized and be able to defend the colors of their national team. It is a plan they have 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 acquire 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 has known for a long time that it's only a matter of time before his signing for Al-Sadd happens.