Israeli Talent Orian Goren Joins Barcelona Preseason Training Under Coach Flick
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Walla · Jul 13, 2026
What happened
Israeli midfielder Orian Goren, born in 2009, has been invited by Barcelona coach Hansi Flick to join the club's preseason training for the 2026/27 season. Goren, who joined Barcelona's La Masia academy in 2022 from Maccabi Petah Tikva, is set to gain experience with the reserve team while training with the first squad to impress the coaching staff. Barcelona plans to develop him gradually, following a path similar to star player Pedri.
- 01Orian Goren, Israeli midfielder born in 2009, joins Barcelona's first team preseason training under Hansi Flick.
- 02Goren moved to Barcelona's La Masia academy in 2022 from Maccabi Petah Tikva, known for Israeli talent.
- 03Barcelona plans to develop Goren in the reserve team playing in Spain's fourth division.
- 04The club sees Goren as a top talent, following a development path like Barcelona star Pedri.
- 05Senior players from the World Cup are resting; injured Farmin Lopez is starting rehabilitation.
- 06Goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen trains with the team but is expected to transfer this summer.
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