Final summer time, Barcelona added to their scouting ranks by bringing on Andrea Mancini, the son of former Manchester Metropolis and Italy supervisor Roberto. Since his arrival, he has been reasonably busy.
As per MD, Mancini opened up on receiving the provide, and in addition his relationship with Barcelona sporting director Deco.
“It was a singular alternative, unimaginable to say no. We had been in touch for some years. I do know Laporta’s son nicely and this summer time he known as me to inform me if I’d have an interest within the mission. After all, I accepted the provide and got here right here.
“We get alongside instantly. Deco wanted a determine to behave as a ‘shuttle’ between Italy and Barcelona. I’m going to look at quite a lot of video games each right here and in Italy. He talked so much with the director. He all the time has the final phrase, clearly.”
Mancini revealed that Barcelona are aiming to place quite a lot of emphasis on La Masia within the coming years, and his job will likely be to scout the largest abilities, primarily in Italy. He additionally made a reasonably daring assertion of Lamine Yamal, who will quickly have his contract state of affairs addressed.
“I took a really huge leap, however issues are going nicely. I’m in search of new Lamine Yamal. The membership’s problem is to get at the least 4 or 5 younger gamers from La Masia into the primary staff yearly. And the problem is met yearly. Take a look at Lamine Yamal – it’s straightforward to say, however he’s been there for 3 years now. He’ll turn into stronger than everybody, even Messi.”
Mancini additionally assessed the present crop of La Masia stars, and put ahead a reputation to be the following first staff breakout star.
“Among the many boys who at the moment are making their manner into the primary staff, if I needed to identify one I’d say Toni Fernandez. He’s 16 years outdated, he has already made his debut and he has the whole lot to be a champion.”