Hailing from Barcelona’s fabled La Masia academy, Angel Alarcon has proven himself in the youth leagues as one of the club’s great young prospects.
Alarcon moved to Barcelona in 2018 from Espanyol, and in 2021 he made his Barça Atletic debut.
However, injuries have constantly proven to be a thorn in his side, and he sustained a significant one at the start of May, necessitating surgery.
Alarcon is ready to start training again
After a 12-week recovery phase, as per SPORT, Alarcon is prepared to return to action with the group and is seen as mentally stronger than ever.
Xavi, who already demonstrated last season that he trusts youngsters, is believed to be an admirer of the teenage forward.
The player has previously been a part of first-team dynamics, with brief spells on the pitch for the senior squad.
Furthermore, the report states that Alarcon was instructed not to join the youth ranks on his return, as he is likely to feature in training sessions with the first team.
Had he not been recovering, he was sure to travel with the squad for the US pre-season tour.
Dembele’s departure opens up possibilities for him
Following Ousmane Dembele’s imminent exit, who is set to join PSG for a €50 million fee, Alarcon has increased his chances of playing in Barça’s front line.
As the coaching staff appears to have shown appreciation for the 19-year-old, the possibility of him being a realistic option for the Blaugrana attack is on the cards.
In the event that Ferran Torres or Ansu Fati start as the No. 9 to offer Lewandowski rest, Alarcon can feature regularly.
The Spaniard has a great deal of competition ahead of him, but his mentality has always been lauded by onlookers.
Xavi’s faith in youngsters from the subsidiary has been well established by now, and game-time for Alarcon will not be a distant reality, while Lamine Yamal is another academy ace who will see a greater role in the senior setup.
