Barcelona announced its contract with promising striker Paul Mancino from Espanyol, to strengthen the ranks of the “La Masia” academy during the current summer transfer window 2025, in a move confirming the club’s continued support for the junior sector.
Details of Paul Mancino joining Barcelona
Barcelona’s official statement confirmed that the club reached an agreement with Mancino to join the ranks of the under -18 youth team, as the player has already started participating in the training since his transfer this summer. The deal comes within the strategy of the Catalan club to support the Sunni stages teams, in light of the lack of intention to make new deals for the first team before the transfer market is closed.
Why did Mancino chose Barcelona despite Real Madrid’s interest?
Spanish press reports stated that Mancino played a limited role with Espanyol youth last season, after the club decided to reduce his posts after knowing the player’s desire to leave. The young talent attracted the attention of major clubs, including Real Madrid, but the player ultimately preferred to wear the Barcelona shirt.
Barcelona deals in the summer Mercato 2025
During the current transfer period, Barcelona concluded several distinguished contracts, both to support the first team led by coach Hans Felk or to strengthen the junior teams, to continue to work to achieve a balance between the present and the future, taking advantage of the legacy of the “La Masia” academy that produced international stars.
What is the importance of Mancino joining the junior sector?
Adding a player with Mancino’s talent to the youth team that gives Barcelona a new offensive option that can be developed to be part of the future club project, in light of his constant endeavor to maintain its position as one of the most prominent producers of talent in Spanish and international football.
