Barcelona reward La Masia pearl with new contract after first-team breakthrough

FC Barcelona made up to seven new signings during the last summer transfer window, and some of these new signings, most notably Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi, Joao Cancelo, and Rodri Hernandez, have already become important players for Hansi Flick.

Meanwhile, some youngsters have also gained significantly in importance at the start of this new season. One such case is that of Brian Farinas, who was given a first team number for this season, even though he has not yet played a single minute for the first team.

Similarly, Xavi Espart is another youth academy graduate who has been given an important role in the first team by Flick . Despite being naturally a midfielder, the youngster has played as a fullback on both the flanks.