Former Barcelona talent opens up on La Masia impact and makes huge claim about Lamine Yamal
Former Barcelona talent opens up on La Masia impact and makes huge claim about Lamine Yamal Barcelona’s 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 . Gomez’s 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. “The truth is that it’s a position I’ve gradually adapted to over the years. “At 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. ” A La Masia product 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. “Absolutely.
I spent eight years there, from the under-12s right up to Barça B. I’ll always be grateful to Barça. “I’m grateful to all the clubs I’ve played for, but it was Barça that gave me the chance to develop and make the leap to the top flight.
“In Barça’s youth system, the coach who had the biggest impact on me was Franc Artiga. ” Alex Remiro’s Barcelona links 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.