Barcelona’s resurgence this season owes loads to a number of components which have labored effectively in cohesion. One of many largest ones, nevertheless, is the academy.
La Masia has churned out some elite skills lately and a number of other of the gamers Hansi Flick trusts as regulars are homegrown stars together with Alejandro Balde, Gavi, Marc Casado, Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi.
Operating a profitable academy and churning up such elite skills, evidently, largely depends upon the scouts Barcelona have.
Andrea Mancini, son of well-known supervisor Roberto Mancini, is one such essential member who joined the membership in the summertime as a scout for Barcelona in Italy.
Mancini speaks on his position
Talking to the media in a latest interplay, Mancini spoke about his position on the membership, how he joined Barcelona and a plethora of different matters associated to La Masia.
He started by taking a visit down reminiscence lane and searching again to how he was approached by Joan Laporta’s son.
“It was a novel alternative, unimaginable to say no. We had been in touch for just a few years. I do know Laporta’s son effectively and this summer season he known as me to ask me if I could be within the venture.”
“Then we labored in synergy within the operation that led Pedrola to Sampdoria. In fact, I accepted the provide and got here right here,” he added on the manoeuvre that noticed him transfer to Catalonia.
Talking on his position for Barcelona in scouting new younger skills, he stated: “I handle the market in Italy. Deco wanted a determine to behave as a ‘hyperlink’ between Italy and Barcelona.”
“I’m going to observe many video games each right here and in our nation after which I’ll speak to the director. He at all times has the final phrase, clearly,” he added.
Andrea Mancini works intently with Deco. (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Photographs)
He then defined his job in quite simple phrases, saying: “I made a really massive leap, however issues are going effectively. I’m on the lookout for a new Lamine Yamal.”
Mancini then opened up about Barcelona’s objective with La Masia and the way the membership makes a aware effort to make sure that the academy is given sufficient prominence.
“The membership’s problem is to get a minimum of 4 or 5 kids from La Masía to enter the primary crew yearly. And the problem is fulfilled yearly.”
He additionally praised Lamine Yamal for the elite degree he’s displaying at 17 years of age.
“Have a look at Yamal, it’s simple to say, but it surely’s been three years. He’ll change into stronger than everybody, even Messi.“
He even gave his two cents on the subsequent upcoming technology of skills together with Toni Fernandez and showered reward on the winger.
“Among the many guys who are actually making their means into the primary crew, if I’ve to call one I’d say Toni Fernandez. He’s 16 years outdated, he has already made his debut and has every little thing to be a champion,” he stated.
Lastly, Mancini praised his colleague Bojan Krkic and elaborated on what the previous Barcelona participant delivered to the desk for La Masia.
“It’s a privilege for kids that somebody like him explains to them what it means to develop up and play on this membership. It’s in his DNA. His story additionally has loads to show.”
“The psychological facet, understanding the best way to handle stress and understanding the best way to assist kids. I’m additionally studying loads from a determine like him,” he added.
Supply: AS