Barcelona are preparing for a major summer of transition after confirming Hansi Flick will lead the club into the new season.
The German coach is already putting plans in place for pre-season, which kicks off in early July, with several young stars expected to play bigger roles.
The Catalan club’s focus remains on La Masia talent, and with Spanish football undergoing a generational shift, many of the nation’s brightest hopes are based at Barça.
Meanwhile, contract talks are continuing behind the scenes for several key players, with Barcelona keen to avoid a repeat of the financial uncertainty that has plagued the squad in recent years.
Now, the spotlight has shifted dramatically towards Barcelona once again following the release of the updated Ballon d’Or rankings according to Score90 via X.
Lamine Yamal has officially been ranked as the leading candidate for the 2025 Ballon d’Or, cementing his status as the biggest rising star in world football.
The 17-year-old winger has enjoyed a breathtaking campaign, dazzling fans with his flair, vision and maturity far beyond his years, contributing crucial goals and assists in both La Liga and Europe.
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Right behind him in second place is former Barca man Ousmane Dembele, whose resurgence at Paris Saint-Germain has kept him in the race.
Pedri, another Barcelona prodigy, currently sits third, highlighting just how dominant the Catalan giants have become in shaping football’s elite.
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe round out the top five, though both trail the Barcelona trio in terms of consistent impact this season.
Yamal’s rise is being compared to Lionel Messi’s early years at the club, with some believing the teenager could bring the Ballon d’Or back to Camp Nou for the first time since Messi’s last win.
With the rankings updated, Yamal’s lead puts him in pole position heading into a crucial summer for individual and club glory.
Raphina has fell out of the pecking order from the last rankings.
Barcelona fans now have every reason to believe that the Ballon d’Or is staying blaugrana.
Ballon d’Or Ranking, June 2025 – According to Score 90 🏆⭐️ pic.twitter.com/JoDVV4dtyi
— Score 90 (@Score90_) June 9, 2025
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