FC Barcelona’s women’s team has confirmed the contract extension of promising 19-year-old Maria Llorella until 2029. The private renewal event took place at the Johan Cruyff Stadium, attended by sporting director Marc Vivés and youth coordinator Jordi Ventura.
Llorella made her first-team debut this season in Liga F during a 3-0 victory over DUX Logroño. Arriving from Espanyol in 2022, she has steadily climbed through the ranks of La Masia. The player highlighted the opportunity to develop alongside world-class teammates such as Mapi and Irene Paredes.
On the same day, Barcelona also renewed Montse Alabart’s contract until 2028. Alabart emphasized the importance of family support and learning from senior players like Alexia as key to her growth.
These contract renewals emphasize Barcelona’s commitment to cultivating homegrown talent, investing in a sustainable and competitive women’s team. This approach not only secures the club’s future but also reinforces its identity as a leader in player development.
For the team, such moves boost morale and stability by providing young talents a clear future pathway, strengthening squad cohesion and competitiveness. For supporters, it signals Barcelona’s continued faith in its academy players and ambitions to maintain top positions both domestically and in Europe.
