In the summer of 2026, goalkeeper Diego Kochen will move on loan to Lyngby, a club recently promoted to the Danish Superliga, offering him the chance to gain valuable match experience.
The 20-year-old goalkeeper from Miami is under contract with FC Barcelona until June 30, 2028. Kochen has previously played for Barça Atlètic and is among the players returning from loan. The club aims for Kochen to accumulate more playing time next season as an important step in his development.
This season, Kochen has regularly trained with Barcelona’s first team but has yet to make an official appearance. The loan to Lyngby provides him with the opportunity to compete at a high level and improve his prospects of securing a spot in Barcelona’s main squad in the future.
Barcelona’s management emphasizes the importance of game time for players in this position, especially given the strong competition and contract commitments to other goalkeepers. As the sporting director noted, "the decision to loan Kochen is a first step in resolving the goalkeeping situation."
The current goalkeeping situation at Barça remains unsettled, with Marc-André ter Stegen also contracted until 2028 but with an uncertain future. Consequently, a well-planned loan for Kochen is a key part of the club’s strategy for the coming years.
