#youth-academy

#youth-academy

According to data published by Transfermarkt, the current value of Barcelona's academy graduates in the first-team squad is beyond belief, holding a combined market value of €620 million.

Wow at 16, they play at the highest level. And how they play – they play so well. They're special kids who are used to training with us, they're used to being around us. They had the opportunity, I think they took it, and I'm so happy for them.

The U16 side, which is led by the former Lazio and Parma midfielder Marco Parolo, kicked off the timeline of derby clashes earlier today. Thankfully, they managed to clinch all three points after a goal from Pietro Piazza in the 33rd minute.

One such deal pertains to 18-year-old Al Ahly striker Hamza Abdelkarim, who has been on the club's radar for some time now. Providing an update on the situation surrounding the young striker, Fabrizio Romano reports that Barcelona are very close to completing the signing of Abdelkarim from Al Ahly. There are some minor details that need to be worked out between the two clubs, but the deal is on track after a few hiccups and is expected to be completed soon.

Bernal has no intention of leaving Barcelona anytime in the near future. The young midfield star is set on his desire to succeed in the garnet and blue colours and is willing to fight it out to earn his spot in Hansi Flick's plans. There is no possibility of a departure being initiated from his side, as was the case with Dro.

It's too soon for Pedri and Olmo to play the full ninety minutes. There are many matches in the coming weeks and this is a very long season. Olmo needs time; there were options for him to come in, the same with Pedri. They'll be on the bench and might get some playing time, but there are many matches in the coming weeks, in the next month; it's a long road until the end of the season. Perhaps it's too soon for them to play 90 minutes.

"It's been a long journey," Johnston told BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club. "It started with my friend messaging my during lockdown saying 'you need to get on Twitter, that's where everyone is talking about football'. "I took it kind of seriously, built up a following and where it really started was when I discovered the Chelsea academy. "I fell in love with watching the academy games, seeing the young players come through. It was what I was known for, my niche on Twitter."

"In my mind then, there was there was no chance of becoming a professional football player let alone playing in the Premier League and playing for England as well," Scott told BBC Radio Guernsey in September. "It's been a crazy five or six years of my life and and things have changed drastically for me and my family."

Newcastle are working to enhance their first team and youth academy, focusing on acquiring talented young players like Antonio Cordero and Park Seung-soo.

Raul has informed the club of his decision to end his time as a coach at our youth academy. Real Madrid is proud to have had one of the greatest legends in our history and world football as a coach and trainer at our youth academy.

The U-23 squad of Bayern Munich displayed significant improvement, showcasing their pressing and defensive organization, particularly in their victory against league leaders 1. FC Schweinfurt.