Last summer, Barcelona added to their reconnaissance ranks by picking up Andrea Mancini, the son of former Manchester City and Italy manager Roberto. He has been quite busy since his arrival.
According to MD, Mancini opened the offer and also his relationship with Barcelona Sporting Director Deco.
“It was a unique opportunity, impossible to say no. We had been in contact for several years. I know the son of Laporta well and this summer he called me to tell me if I would be interested in the project. Of course I accepted the offer and came here.
“We can get along immediately. Deco needed a figure to act as a 'shuttle' between Italy and Barcelona. I'm going to watch many games, both here and in Italy. He spoke a lot with the director. Of course he always has the last word. '
Mancini revealed that Barcelona will put a lot of emphasis on La Masia in the coming years, and his task will be to explore the greatest talents, mainly in Italy. He also made a rather daring statement from Lamine Yamal, who will soon have tackled his contract situation.
“I made a very big jump, but things are going well. I am looking for new Lamine Yamal. The challenge of the club is to get at least four or five young players from La Masia in the first team every year. And the challenge is taken up every year. Look at Lamine Yamal – It's easy to say, but he has been there for three years now. He will become stronger than everyone, even Messi. '
Mancini also assessed the current harvest of La Masia stars and put a name forward to be the next Breakout star of the first team.
“Among the boys who now find their way to the first team, if I had to call one, I would say Toni Fernandez. He is 16 years old, he has already made his debut and he has everything to be a champion. '
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