Former Barcelona talent Sergio Gomez discusses the impact of La Masia on his career and makes significant remarks about Lamine Yamal's potential.
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Former Barcelona talent opens up on La Masia impact and makes huge claim about Lamine Yamal
Barcelonaâs academy continues to play a big role in modern football and a certain Sergio Gomez is the latest example of that lasting influence.
Now a key figure at Real Sociedad, the left-back has reflected on his journey from La Masia to top-flight football, offering insight into his development and his connection to Barcelona in an interview with SPORT.
Gomezâs current role as a left-back may surprise many who followed his early years, especially given his attacking profile in the Barça youth setup.
When asked about this transformation, he admitted that the shift was never part of the original plan.
âThe truth is that itâs a position Iâve gradually adapted to over the years.
âAt Barça, I played as a winger on both flanks or as an attacking midfielder. I even played as a false nine, but never as a full-back.â
Despite leaving Barcelona in 2018 for Borussia Dortmund, Gomez still sees himself as a product of La Masia, something he made very clear when discussing his formative years.
âAbsolutely. I spent eight years there, from the under-12s right up to Barça B. Iâll always be grateful to Barça.
Sergio Gomez made a huge claim regarding Lamine Yamal's potential, highlighting his impressive skills and future prospects.
La Masia has played a crucial role in shaping players like Sergio Gomez, providing them with the foundation to succeed in top-flight football.
Sergio Gomez currently plays as a left-back for Real Sociedad, a role that contrasts with his earlier attacking profile at Barcelona's youth academy.
La Masia is significant in modern football for its ability to develop talented players who make impactful contributions in professional leagues.
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âIn Barçaâs youth system, the coach who had the biggest impact on me was Franc Artiga.â
The conversation also touched on transfer speculation surrounding his current teammate Alex Remiro, who has been linked with a move to Barcelona.
Sergio Gomez has nothing but praise for Lamine Yamal. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
âRemiro is a top-class goalkeeper. Heâs been a regular in the national team squad over the last few years.
âThatâs quite an achievement, given the high standard of goalkeeping in Spain.â
When the focus shifted to his own future, Gomez made it clear that a return to Barcelona is not something occupying his thoughts at the moment, despite his deep connection with the club.
âIâm quite happy at Real Sociedad, and until they call you, you donât think about it. To be honest, I havenât given it a thought.
Barça is the club that has given me everything to get where I am now.
âIâm incredibly grateful for all those years and for how they treated me, but as I said before, until they call you, you donât even think about what youâd say if they did.
âIâm very happy at Real Sociedad and for the opportunities theyâre giving me.â
Finally, Gomez shared his thoughts on one of Barcelonaâs brightest talents, Lamine Yamal, a player he has faced multiple times this season and also observed up close in the national team setup.
âIâve had to face him on several occasions this season. Lamine is really showing what heâs made of.
âI was in the squad with him when I was called up to the senior Spanish national team and he really impressed me in training. Iâd seen him in matches, but watching him train is amazing.
âHeâs got fifteen or more years left in his career at Barça; heâs bound to succeed and, if he puts his mind to it, heâll go as far as he wants,â he concluded.