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Yahoo
23-05-2025
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Emerging Barcelona midfield talent reaches agreement with Qatari side
Barcelona are set to suffer a quiet but significant loss this summer with Pau Prim, one of the brightest talents from Barça Atletic, set to join Qatari club Al Sadd, according to Mundo Deportivo. The 19-year-old midfielder, long regarded as a potential first-team pivot, has decided to leave the club after rejecting a renewal offer from Barça. Advertisement Unless there is a last-minute twist, which appears virtually impossible, Prim will bid farewell to the Blaugrana after the final matchday of the First Federation season, where Barca Atletic take on Unionistas de Salamanca. Interestingly, he won't even feature in the squad for that match. Since rejecting the financial terms of the renewal proposal, Prim has been sidelined from team selections, though he continued training with the group. Reasons behind his exit His decision to walk away from Barcelona comes down to two primary reasons: finances and opportunity. The contract extension offered by the club, which ran until June 2025, was not attractive enough for Prim or his representatives. Pau Prim is all set to join Al Sadd. (Photo by Vasile Mihai-Antonio/Getty Images for DFB) Additionally, the player saw his pathway to the first team as increasingly blocked. With the likes of Marc Bernal, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Gavi, Marc Casado, and even Eric Garcia capable of operating in midfield, the competition for minutes was simply too fierce. Advertisement It is worth noting that Al Sadd had already shown interest in Prim during the January transfer window. Talks back then did not materialise into a move, but the situation escalated when he was frozen out of matchday squads. From that moment, his exit became inevitable. Prior to his exclusion, Prim had played 16 matches this season, guiding the team to a stable position. Barcelona's loss could be Al Sadd's gain. The Qatari side have secured a technically gifted, intelligent midfielder who was once tipped to take over Sergio Busquets' role in the long run.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
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Barcelona consider reintegrating teenage contract rebel in reserve team squad
The situation surrounding Barcelona youngster Pau Prim could take an unexpected turn. The 19-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and having been unwilling to accept the renewal proposal from the club, he has been exiled from the Barça Atletic squad for over a month. However, according to Mundo Deportivo, after being excluded from the Barça Atletic squad for the last seven official matches since 11 January 2025, the midfielder could make a return. With the arrival of Sergi Mila as head coach to replace Albert Sanchez, and given the team's pressing needs, the Blaugrana are considering freezing their decision to keep him off the pitch due to his refusal to renew his contract. There is ongoing internal debate, and discussions are taking place. This possibility remains on the table. The reversal of the measure is not yet final. Barcelona are evaluating the situation, and it appears that the new Barça Atletic coach may have the freedom to include him in the squad to help steer the team back on track. However, some voices within the club remain firm in their initial decision. Meanwhile, the player continues to train as usual, participating like any other squad member. Pau Prim had been a regular starter under Albert Sanchez and made 16 appearances, registering two assists before renewal disagreements forced him out of the team. The 19-year-old La Masia gem came close to signing for a Qatari club during the past winter transfer window. Indeed, he had an offer from Al Sadd and negotiations were advanced, but the move ended up collapsing. Now, Prim could be gifted with an opportunity to play for Barça Atletic again and it will be interesting to see whether it has any implication on his future.
