According to MD, Mancini confided in the reception of the offer, as well as on his relationship with the sports director of FC Barcelona, Deco. “” It was a unique opportunity, impossible to refuse. We have been in contact for a few years. I know the son of Laporta well and this summer, he called me to tell me if I was interested in the project. Of course, I accepted the offer and came here.
“We immediately heard ourselves. Deco needed a person who serves as a “shuttle” between Italy and Barcelona. I'm going to watch many games here and Italy. He spoke a lot with the director. He always has the last word, of course. »»
Mancini revealed that Barcelona intended to emphasize the Masia in the years to come, and that her work would be to identify the greatest talents, mainly in Italy. He also made a rather daring statement on Lamine Yamal, whose contractual situation will soon be settled.
Yamal, unique talent
“I made a very big leap, but things are going well. I'm looking for a new Yamal lamine. The club's challenge is to integrate at least four or five young players from the Masia into the first year team each year. And the challenge is taken up every year. Look at Lamine Yamal – it's easy to say, but he's been there for three years now. He will become stronger than everyone, even Messi. »»
Mancini also evaluated the current generation of Masia stars and proposed a name to be the next star of the team first. “Among the boys who are now making their way to the first team, if I had to name one, I would say Toni Fernandez. He is 16 years old, he has already made his debut and he has everything to be a champion. »»
