Barcelona offer two academy talents to Real Oviedo on loan for next season

Barcelona offer two academy talents to Real Oviedo on loan for next season

According to a recent revelation from SPORT, Barcelona have already started preparing for next season and are considering an interesting operation involving two of the club’s most highly regarded young players.

The report claims Barcelona have proposed sending Xavi Espart and Toni Fernandez to Real Oviedo for the 2026/27 campaign.

Oviedo’s difficult season was officially confirmed in recent days after the side mathematically suffered relegation despite there still being three matches left to play.

Even so, preparations for next season are already underway and Barcelona believe Oviedo could provide the ideal environment for two of their emerging academy talents to continue developing.

What’s the story?

Both Espart and Toni currently belong to Barça Atletic and have already taken important steps in their progression by making appearances with the senior squad.

However, with competition for places expected to remain extremely fierce next season, the club believes regular minutes elsewhere may now be the best option for their development.

The idea is that both players need consistent football, responsibility and experience in a demanding competitive environment rather than remaining limited to occasional appearances.

Barcelona view the Segunda Division as an ideal next step and believe Oviedo could offer both youngsters an important role immediately.

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