Barça, the big worry

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By: Manu Tournoux

Barça, the big worry

Several major European clubs are already on the lookout for a new 16-year-old nugget from the FC Barcelona training center.

As often, theSpain team counts in its ranks many players from FC Barcelona for the
2026 World Cup. Eight, to be precise. Among which we find Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi or even
Gavi. There Masiathe Catalan club’s training center, no longer needs to be presented as its reputation and the players who have left it speak for it.

A new nugget from the Masia

Always as productive, the club’s training center currently has in its ranks a 16-year-old player who would already capsize hearts in Europe. Ebrima Tunkaraan attacking midfielder with a silky left foot, made his debut with Barça’s B team this season, without ever joining the A team. He is also currently standing out at the U17 Euro, where his three assists helped bring theSpain
until the semi-final, this Thursday against Italy. Enough to catch the eye of the biggest European clubs, eager to snatch from the Spanish club a nugget of which they have the secret.

Several clubs on the scene

According to information from A.S., Manchester City, Manchester United or even the Juventus Turin would already be there and even traveled to Estonia to see the prodigy up close during this European Championship. They would also have taken the opportunity to observe Christian Imga (Bilbao) but also Kemo and Mencia (Atlético Madrid).

A future with the first team

But if several clubs are on the file, the future of the young player would be written for the moment in Blaugrana. Arrived at
La Masia in January, he is linked to the club until 2029 and has already taken part in several training sessions with Lamine Yamal and others. this summer, Hansi Flick intends to integrate him into the club’s pre-season. The opportunity for him to take his first steps with the first team after the World Cup contested by the executives.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.