Orian Goren Impresses Barcelona Coaches Ahead of Upcoming Season

Orian Goren, the 17-year-old Israeli midfielder, continues to attract attention at FC Barcelona as the club prepares for the new season. Having joined Barcelona from Maccabi Petah Tikva in 2022, Goren has been training with the senior squad under coach Xavi (referred to as Enzi Flick in the source) since July 13, alongside fellow young player Ibrahima Tonkara. Both were the youngest players in preseason training, with Goren earning significant opportunities to impress the coaching staff.

Goren, born in 2009, has been living at La Masia for several months and played last season with Barcelona's youth team, reaching the late stages of the UEFA Youth League and participating in the Catalonia Cup. During preseason, he remained with the first team after the initial youth squad cuts, while some peers moved to Barcelona Atlètic. He even traveled with the senior team for friendly matches in Italy, playing 29 minutes against Udinese and 30 minutes against Birmingham.

Barcelona's sports website highlighted Goren's maturity, vision, and boldness despite his young age, marking him as one of the club's promising talents. The current plan is for Goren to be a key player for Barcelona Atlètic this season, with the possibility of also featuring in the UEFA Youth League with the youth team. The club will continue monitoring his development closely throughout the season.