Barcelona set to battle Real Madrid for Espanyol academy prodigy – report

TL;DR

Barcelona is preparing to compete with Real Madrid for Espanyol academy talent Pol Sabadi. The 14-year-old is expected to join Barcelona's La Masia this summer.

Key points

Barcelona is set to sign Pol Sabadi from Espanyol
Pol Sabadi is 14 years old and a promising academy talent
Barcelona has previously signed other youth players from Espanyol

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Barcelona set to battle Real Madrid for Espanyol academy prodigy – report

As reported earlier this week, FC Barcelona are all set to sign one of RCD Espanyol’s most exciting academy talents, Pol Sabadi, in the summer.

The 14-year-old starlet will become the latest youth prospect to make the cross-Catalonia switch, following the likes of Oriol Pallas, Daehan Lee, Ming-uk Lee, and Pol Mancheno last summer.

However, he is not likely to be the only one that Barcelona are trying to sign from their rivals’ youth academy.

Barcelona eyeing Jan Vila Farre

Indeed, according to SPORT, Barcelona are also interested in signing teenage Espanyol talent Jan Vila Farre. However, they are set to face stiff competition from Real Madrid.

Jan Vila is considered one of the most promising wingers not only in Espanyol’s academy but in all of Catalan youth football.

The winger began his career at Tarrega before moving to Gimnastic Manresa, where he scored 28 goals in 58 matches.

In the 2023/24 season, he joined Espanyol, where he netted 16 goals in 26 games for the Alevin A team. His scoring form continued, with 15 goals in 26 matches for the Infantil B side last season.

This season, Jan has scored 11 goals in 21 official matches for Espanyol’s U-14 side. A second-year player, he is a powerful, fast attacker with strong technical ability.

Q&A

Who is Pol Sabadi and why is he significant for Barcelona?

Pol Sabadi is a 14-year-old academy player from Espanyol, and his potential transfer to Barcelona highlights his status as a promising talent.

What other players have made the move from Espanyol to Barcelona recently?

Recent transfers from Espanyol to Barcelona include Oriol Pallas, Daehan Lee, Ming-uk Lee, and Pol Mancheno.

How does the rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid affect youth transfers?

The rivalry often intensifies competition for top youth talents, as both clubs seek to strengthen their squads with promising players from rival academies.