Barcelona Makes Mistake with Youth Player

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13/10/26 21:00:00

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Brian Fariñas, a 20-year-old midfielder, has been part of the Barça first team since September 1, but he has not yet made his official debut under Hansi Flick. The Barcelona transfer market halted his move to Girona in the summer, which had proposed a deal close to 1.5 million euros for 50% of his rights, and now the player is not part of the usual competitive dynamics of the reserve team.

Brian Fariñas moved from Barça Atlètic to the first team

The decision came after a pre-season where Fariñas convinced Flick. Barcelona assigned him the number 4 and formalized his registration as a first-team player for the 2026/27 season.

This move changed the plans that were in place weeks before. Girona had been in talks to sign the midfielder, with an offer of approximately 1.5 million euros for 50% of his rights, but Flick requested time to evaluate him during the preparation.

The sporting situation initially explained the operation. Fariñas had completed the 2025/26 season with 35 matches, 5 goals, and 6 assists for Barça Atlètic, while the reserve team was still in Segunda Federación. His contract with Barcelona is valid until June 30, 2028.

The problem arose after the promotion. Fariñas ceased to be one of the captains of Barça Atlètic, and the club confirmed that Landry Farré, Eder Aller, Guillem Víctor, and Álex Campos would take on that responsibility in the current season.

Hansi Flick still hasn't found a place for Fariñas

Fariñas has been in some league squad selections, but his competitive presence remains limited. Against Valencia, for instance, he was the only player excluded from a list of 24 players, while the midfield featured Rodri, Pedri, Fermín, Gavi, and others.

The situation repeated itself afterward. Against Racing de Santander and Sevilla, Flick again left out the midfielder, according to the squad announcements for both matches.

In the Champions League, Fariñas was included in Barcelona's List B, a route used for players who meet the training requirements set by UEFA. His registration does not equate to having debuted or having guaranteed playing time.

The contrast with the summer is direct: Hansi Flick halted a transfer that was in progress because he wanted to personally assess his development and ended up promoting him to the first team. However, since the transfer window closed, Fariñas has yet to find competitive continuity.

Now, Barcelona will have to decide how to manage the coming months if Flick does not incorporate Fariñas into the rotation. The midfielder's contract runs until 2028, but the lack of playing time may reopen the possibility of a transfer or loan in upcoming transfer windows, especially if interest from Girona or other clubs resurfaces.

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