An unexpected move by a Barcelona player has sparked controversy within the club’s sporting administration, especially given the timing of the decision, which directly contradicts the club’s future development plans.
While the Blaugrana management is preparing to bolster the reserve team and develop a number of young talents, one of these prominent players has chosen to withdraw early from this project, preferring to seek opportunities outside the walls of Camp Nou — despite having several years remaining on his contract.
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Informed sources revealed that young player Yan Virgili has officially informed Barcelona’s management of his desire to leave, expressing dissatisfaction with his current involvement in the fourth division, which he considers below his technical level and ambitions.
Although the Catalan club had planned to give him more time to gain experience before promoting him to the first team, the management has not opposed the idea of his departure, provided that a suitable financial offer is presented.
According to press reports, Barcelona has set an initial price tag of €4 million for Virgili, along with a 50% sell-on clause — reflecting the club’s desire to benefit from the player’s long-term potential, despite his exit.
Real Mallorca, for its part, has recently begun evaluating the player’s profile, and Virgili is said to have given the green light for negotiations, pending an official offer that satisfies both parties.
