Barcelona boss Hansi Flick to assess 18-year-old defensive prospect ahead of summer pre-season tour | OneFootball

FC Barcelona are fortunate to be home to La Masia, arguably the most renowned football academy in the world. Often described as a conveyor belt of talent, it continues to produce world-class players at an astonishing rate.

The Catalan club’s financial woes in recent seasons need no introduction, and if they had to continue to be relevant from a sporting perspective, La Masia had to step up, and it did, big time.

Leading this new golden generation is none other than Lamine Yamal. Alongside him, the likes of Pau Cubarsi, Fermin Lopez, Hector Fort, Gavi, Marc Bernal, and Marc Casado have all earned roles, big and small, under Hansi Flick.

The flag-bearers of the next generation. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

More talents on the horizon

There is no doubt that going forward, more talents are set to enter the first team. Now, as per Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona boss Hansi Flick is set to assess if he wants to include La Masia left-back Jofre Torrents in the pre-season tour to Asia.

The 18-year-old has previously been called up to train with the first-team squad when Alejandro Balde was ruled out with an injury. Widely regarded as one of the biggest talents in the academy, the player still has one year left with the youth team but has been tipped to make the step up.

Torrents is clearly committed to continuing at the club, having agreed to a three-year extension until 2028 yesterday. The club has also invested a lot into his development, and there will surely be a roadmap to his next steps.

Flick’s track record offers hope

While Hansi Flick has yet to decide whether Jofre Torrents will join the pre-season tour in Asia, his willingness to trust young talent bodes well. If Torrents does get the nod, it could be a pivotal moment in his journey from La Masia prodigy to first-team regular.

With a new contract signed and the club invested in his development, all signs point to a bright future. Whether his chance comes this summer or further down the line, Torrents will be ready and Barcelona fans will be watching closely.