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2 days ago
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Trust in La Masia – Hansi Flick following in the footsteps of Guardiola, Luis Enrique at Barcelona
La Masia has always been an integral part of Barcelona, and the several players who have made their way up the ranks over the years are testament to the same. Hansi Flick, despite not having a direct link with the club before his arrival, has adapted perfectly and understood the importance of the academy in the team's plans. Last season, he did not hold back in handing out debuts, and the same trend has continued this season, with young Jofre Torrents even making his debut for the club last weekend. Among the greats As relayed in a recent report by MARCA, Flick is on his way to joining some of the greatest coaches in Barcelona's history in terms of giving young talents chances in the first team. Last season, in his first term in charge at the club, the German coach gave six players their debut for the senior side – Marc Bernal, Gerard Martin, Andres Cuenca, Sergi Dominguez, Dani Rodriguez and Toni Fernandez. Jofre Torrents made his official debut vs Mallorca. (Picture courtesy: FC Barcelona Official Website) With Torrents now the latest in the group, his tally moves to seven players and is slowly but surely catching up with former greats at the club. For comparison, Xavi Hernandez gave 15 young players their debut for the first team during his term at the club, including the likes of Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Pau Cubarsi, Hector Fort, Inaki Pena and Marc Casado. Moving further back in the timeline, Luis Enrique handed 15 players their debut in three seasons, Ernesto Valverde 14 in two and a half years and Ronald Koeman seven players during his time at the club. The record, however, is held by none other than Pep Guardiola, who gave 22 players their first chance with the senior team during his time at the club. Needless to say, Flick has big competition to beat. In the coming weeks, the likes of Pedro 'Dro' Fernandez and Guille Fernandez could be in line to make their debut, and that number can even rise as the season progresses.
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01-08-2025
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Barcelona homegrown star's impact vs FC Seoul – Numbers tell the story
Barcelona's rising star Jofre Torrents continues to make the most of his pre-season opportunities, building on a promising start to life under Hansi Flick. The left-back is quickly becoming one of the standout youngsters during Barça's preparations for the new season. After a 30-minute appearance against Vissel Kobe, he featured for a full 45 minutes against FC Seoul, further cementing his place as one to watch. A look at his numbers Against the Korean side, Torrents delivered a well-rounded performance. He registered his first assist for the senior team by setting up Ferran Torres' second goal, showing great awareness and timing. In his 45 minutes on the pitch, the full-back recorded 34 touches and completed all 24 of his passes, achieving a perfect 100% pass completion rate. He also created one clear chance, delivered one accurate long ball, and made one successful pass into the final third. While his crossing accuracy stood at 25% with one out of four attempts connecting, it showed his willingness to push forward and take risks. Defensive solidity Defensively, Torrents did not disappoint. He registered one clearance, recovered one ball, and even won a foul, helping the team maintain balance during transitions. Replacing a senior at the break, he joined forces with Gerard Martin, Andreas Christensen, and Hector Fort to form a solid backline that worked well against a sharp Seoul attack. Barcelona's sporting staff are highly impressed with Torrents, who finished last season as the undisputed starter at left-back for Barça Atletic. Notably, he is the only one among the five youth players in this pre-season to feature in both friendly matches, a clear sign of the trust placed in him by Flick and his coaching team. With performances like this, Jofre Torrents is not just gaining minutes he is making a strong case for regular involvement in the first-team squad this season.
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31-07-2025
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Barcelona star tipped for first-ever start vs FC Seoul
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick is giving serious consideration to affording a starting berth to an up-and-coming member of the club's defensive ranks later today. This of course comes as Barcelona prepare for the 2nd outing of the club's pre-season tour of Asia. After opening with a 3-1 downing of Japanese outfit Vissel Kobe, the Blaugrana have made the trip to South Korea, for a friendly clash with FC Seoul. Hansi Flick is expected to rotate his XI for the fixture, with some of those to have missed out against Vissel in line for minutes this time round. One player tipped for as much, meanwhile, is Jofre Torrents. Youngster Torrents was introduced off the bench for his senior debut at the weekend, slotting in at left-back. And the 18-year-old evidently did enough to impress boss Hansi Flick and his staff. This comes amid confirmation on the part of that Torrents is being prepped for his first-ever start on the senior stage in Seoul. Conor Laird – GSFN
Time of India
13-05-2025
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FC Barcelona confirms new deal for 18-year-old left-back until 2028
Jofre Torrents has signed with FC Barcelona until 2028. The 18-year-old left-back , who has proved himself at La Masia , has impressed the Barcelona coaching staff . Pocketing a new contract not only indicates the club's faith in the kid but also a tactic to prevent any overtures from other European giants. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Jofre Torrents' journey through adversity and rise to prominence Jofre Torrents was born on January 28, 2007, in La Selva del Camp, Spain, and he joined Barcelona's youth academy in 2018. He suffered a cruciate ligament tear during an international match in September 2023 and was out for the whole season. In a display of resilience, Torrents impressively bounced back in the 2024–25 season, being promoted to the U19s and appearing for FC Barcelona Atletic in March 2025. The way he plays, his runs into the box, the crosses, pinned one-on-one, are strong. Although he suffered a hamstring injury in early 2025, which was another setback, Torrents recovered his form and once again displayed his never-say-die on-field talents. FC Barcelona's commitment and prospects Barcelona's gesture to tie Torrents to the club until 2028 suggests they see a future first-team player in him. The actions of the club's hierarchy and staff, among them President Joan Laporta and Sporting Director Deco, were crucial in achieving this agreement, at a time when clubs, including Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund, and AS Roma had expressed interest in poaching the young forward. The fact that Torrents is training with the senior side under coach Hansi Flick is further evidence of their intentions. Impressing at the highest level will not come immediately; the path to regular participation with the first team is blocked, but he's there or thereabouts. Torrents' role in the next generation of La Masia graduates Jofre Torrents began a revolution and a boom generation of La Masia talent that FC Barcelona continues to use in their long-term planning and strategic direction. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now With youth development more of a priority for the club at the moment, so they can rebuild sustainably and carry on their footballing philosophy, Torrents is something of a poster boy for this approach. His hard work, maturity, as well as his technical ability, have been commended by coaches and fellow players, with many at the club feeling as though he may have what it takes to occupy a place in the first team's backline in coming seasons. Also Read:
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13-05-2025
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Official: Barcelona youngster signs new contract
A highly-regarded member of the youth ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona has this week put pen to paper on fresh terms with the club. The player in question? Jofre Torrents. Torrents, for those not familiar with his name, is an 18-year-old defender, who generally operates at left-back. The Spaniard has been on the books of Barcelona since 2018, building a reputation for himself as a potential first-team star in the making along the way. Torrents is cirrently plying his trade with the Blaugrana's U19s, but is expected to be afforded a call-up to Hansi Flick's senior squad for pre-season training this summer. All associated with the Catalans, in turn, will no doubt be delighted to hear of the latest update on the young defender's future. As per a statement across Barcelona's website and social media platforms on Tuesday: 'FC Barcelona and player Jofre Torrents have reached an agreement to extend the full-back's contract for three more seasons, so he will remain linked to the club until June 30, 2028.' ✍️ Jofre Torrents, blaugrana fins al 2028🔗 Tots els detalls 👉🏼 — Barça Atlètic (@FCBarcelonaB) May 13, 2025 Conor Laird – GSFN
