Barcelona Identifies Orr Goren as Key Talent to Retain
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
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- Barcelona aims to secure contracts for Orr Goren and two other academy talents.
- The club wants to prevent young players from leaving for other teams.
- Improved contract terms and clear career paths are part of the plan.
- Barcelona learned from losing young players in the previous summer.
- Deco and his staff are involved in the retention efforts.
FC Barcelona is prioritizing the futures of three promising academy players, including Israeli talent Orr Goren, aiming to prevent them from leaving the club. Goren, alongside Abima Tonkara and Hamza Abd Elkarim, has been identified as a crucial prospect whose contract situation needs immediate attention. Despite not yet being regulars under manager Xavi, the club recognizes their significant potential and the risk of other teams poaching them with better offers.
Barcelona aims to avoid a repeat of the previous summer, when several young players departed before establishing themselves. The strategy involves improving their contract terms, outlining clear professional pathways, and assuring them they remain integral to the club's future plans. This proactive approach seeks to secure their commitment before they receive enticing offers from elsewhere.
The club's management, including Deco and his staff, understands the challenge of convincing young players to wait for first-team opportunities. They acknowledge that other clubs might offer immediate playing time or more lucrative deals. Barcelona's goal is to have the futures of Goren, Tonkara, and Abd Elkarim secured by next summer, viewing them as valuable assets for the club's long-term vision.
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