Barcelona Seeks to Secure Future of Israeli Prospect Oriyon Goren

Barcelona is reportedly concerned about losing young Israeli midfielder Oriyon Goren, a prospect from their La Masia academy. Despite Goren not yet having a regular role with the senior team under coach Hansi Flick, the club fears he could depart for other clubs offering better terms or immediate playing time, similar to the recent departure of Dror Fernandez to Paris Saint-Germain. To prevent this, Barcelona's sporting director Deco and his team are planning to improve Goren's contract conditions and present him with a clear professional pathway. The goal is to have his contractual situation secured by next summer, protecting him from external offers.

This proactive strategy is part of a broader effort by Barcelona to retain its emerging talents and prevent a repeat of past youth academy departures. The club recognizes that the period when a player excels in the youth ranks but hasn't broken into the first team is the most vulnerable. Besides Goren, Hamza Abd El Karim and Abraima Tonkara are also mentioned as players the club aims to protect contractually.

Barcelona acknowledges the competitive nature of Flick's squad, which limits immediate opportunities for all young players. However, they emphasize that these players are crucial to the club's future plans. The club's management is determined to get ahead of other clubs by securing these key young players' futures within the system, avoiding last-minute scrambles to retain them when offers arise.