Barcelona’s head coach, Hansi Flick, continues to put his emphasis on developing young talent from La Masia, as he prepares for the 2025/26 pre-season planning.
Recognizing a young player who can be used in multiple positions, Flick has called up an 18-year-old defender to the men’s team with an invitation to join them for the first training camp in Asia.
This is consistent with Flick’s mentality of combining youth and experience, which proved fruitful for the club during his first season, capturing a domestic treble.
The pre-season is a useful opportunity for young players to show they can compete, as the 2023-24 squad gears up for defending their titles.
In this context, Flick’s most recent call-up is reflective of the care and attention he gives to La Masia academists and the importance of their promise in depth for the club.
The player is Landry Farré, an 18-year-old La Masia player who can play both as a left-back and as a centre-back, as per Diario Sport.
Flemming impressed Hansi Flick with his versatility, composure on the ball, and technical abilities.
Even at such a young age, Farré is a fantastic prospect, which is valuable for a club that requires depth, as it strives to remain competitive consistently.
Having recently signed a contract extension until 2028, Farré is considered an important part of Barcelona’s long-term plans.
The inclusion of Farré in the pre-season tour highlights Flick’s hands-on strategy for youth development as he wants to witness Farré’s readiness for first-team interaction firsthand.
Flick’s invitation extended to Farré follows his successful assimilation of other La Masia players like Toni Fernández and Jofre Torrents.
With a pre-season squad expected to exceed 30 players, Flick’s focus on physical and tactical cohesion between the first team and Barça Atletic directly signals to any young players, Farré included, how prepared they need to be for top-level football.
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