1BSPORTS 1B Sports June 12th News Barcelona Youth Team Director Joan Soler was interviewed by World Sports and talked about topics such as Yamal, Lamacia youth training, and team recruitment.
——Is Yamal a Golden Globe candidate?
Solair: “The reason why Yamal became a candidate for the Golden Balls is because he spent an extraordinary season in Barcelona. What is unusual is that at the age of seventeen, people have already commented on winning the Golden Balls, which is very special in itself.”
——Yamar made many teams jealous
Solair: “I looked at the sales data of club jerseys a few days ago. Yamal’s sales are far ahead of all other players, and people like him very much. After Messi left, Barcelona also needs a new benchmark player.”
——Comparing him with Messi is a mistake
Soleller: “Yes, this is not good for him and Barcelona. Messi is the best player in history, and it is very difficult to surpass him. But Yamal has the potential to become a great player and a superstar.”
——Is La Macia the best youth training camp in the world?
Solair: “This is one of the keys to the Barcelona revival. This is obviously what distinguishes us from other clubs, because we really put ourselves in it and use youth training players, La Macia’s value has been reflected. When you see that they have been competing since childhood and have a sense of responsibility to wear the Barcelona jersey… we are proud that it is a treasure of the club.”
—Rumor about Ter Stegen leaving the team
Solair: “The outside world is speculating that if we introduce one player, we have to send another player away, but that’s not the case. Ter Stegen is the captain of the team and we have the greatest respect for him. He has gone through a season with major injuries. I don’t know what will happen in the future. No one can predict, whether it is him or other players, but now he is still a member of the first team.”