Real Mallorca have emerged as serious contenders to sign Barcelona star, who was notably absent from the club’s Asia tour squad.
Barcelona’s youth academy continues to produce exciting talents, but one of its brightest prospects could be on the move this summer.
As Hansi Flick reshapes the squad, the Catalan giants are open to a transfer but are keen to maintain control over the player’s future through specific contractual clauses.
This approach reflects Barcelona’s strategy to balance squad management with long-term investment in their academy graduates.
The player in question is Jan Virgili, a 19-year-old winger who has caught the eye with his explosive performances, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.
A Spanish U-19 international, Virgili shone in Barcelona’s youth setup last season and even featured for Barça Atlètic during the campaign’s final stages.
Despite recently renewing his contract until 2027, his exclusion from the first team’s pre-season tour has fueled speculation about his immediate future.
Mallorca sees Virgili as a potential addition to follow in the footsteps of Pablo Torre, another Barcelona youngster who joined them earlier this summer.
Barcelona’s willingness to let Virgili depart is not without conditions.
The club is pushing for a deal that includes a buy-back clause and a percentage of any future transfer fee, ensuring they retain influence over his development.
This strategy mirrors recent deals involving other young talents, allowing Barcelona to free up squad space while keeping the door open for a potential return.
Mallorca, eager to secure the winger’s services, believes he could thrive with regular playing time in La Liga, offering him a platform to showcase his dynamic style.
As discussions progress, Virgili’s openness to a move where he can secure consistent minutes adds momentum to the potential transfer.
With the transfer window still open, the coming weeks will be pivotal in determining whether this youth prodigy becomes the latest La Masia talent to embark on a new chapter, albeit with Barcelona’s strategic strings firmly attached.
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