Barcelona promotes youth player Brian Farinas to first team for next season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 7:20 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Barcelona plans to include youth player Brian Farinas in their first-team squad next season. Manager Hansi Flick has expressed confidence in Farinas, who had been a loan target for Girona. With key players like Robert Lewandowski, Ferran Torres, and Ronald Araujo likely to depart, Barcelona's reliance on youth is increasing. The club aims to strengthen their midfield amid injuries to Frenkie de Jong and the expected exits of other players. Both the coaching staff and the board have confirmed their commitment to Farinas, indicating that he will compete at a high level.
- •Brian Farinas will join Barcelona's first team for the upcoming season.
- •Hansi Flick has high expectations for Farinas after impressive pre-season performances.
- •Barcelona faces player departures, increasing the need for youth integration.
- •Frenkie de Jong's injury adds pressure on midfield options.
- •Barcelona blocked Farinas' loan move to Girona, prioritizing his development.
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"After two successful seasons under Hansi Flick, Barcelona are gearing up for arguably their toughest season, with the team yet to find a replacement for Robert Lewandowski.There have been a few depart...
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