During this preseason, midfielder Brian Farinas from FC Barcelona's youth academy has drawn significant attention. The young player has impressed coach Hansi Flick enough that he is considering integrating him into the first team.
In early July, Farinas was close to leaving Barcelona when Girona appeared ready to acquire 50% of his rights for €1.5 million. However, after Frenkie de Jong’s injury was confirmed, the Barcelona coach intervened, requesting more time to evaluate the player during the tour in England.
As the team departs for the United Kingdom, reports indicate that Girona has not withdrawn its interest and will closely watch Farinas as he trains and competes under Flick.
Barcelona remains pleased with the player’s development, and Deco has held several meetings with Farinas’ agent Borja Garcia to discuss his future. The final decision will rest with Hansi Flick, who will determine whether to promote Farinas or pursue other solutions to cover for the injured Dutchman, unlikely to return before the end of the year or start of the next season.
Meanwhile, Brian Farinas has dedicated himself to intensive training this summer with a personal coach to ensure he returns in optimal condition and remains part of Barcelona’s first team going into the next season. Coming off an important campaign with Barça Atlètic, he sees this summer as a decisive period in his career.
