Barcelona don finally recognise di hard work of one of dia academy pikin, Xavi Espart. Di young defender, wey be 19 years old, don impress di coach and di management well well during pre-season, and now dem don decide to promote am to di first team.
Espart, wey be product of Barcelona famous La Masia academy, don show sey e fit play any position for di backline and even midfield. Na im versatility and professionalism make Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco to like am.
For di opening La Liga match against Elche, Espart wear number 36 and start as left-back. But from now, e go dey wear number 12 for La Liga. Dis na im reward for di way e don take shine.
According to reports, di young star fit play as right-back, defensive midfielder, middle of di park, or even left-back. E still dey do am well for di left side, wey be where e play for dat match against Elche, especially as Flick no carry Baldé go and Cancelo no ready.
Barcelona no stop there. Dem wan adjust im salary and even extend im contract, wey currently dey run until 2028. But di extension go happen later, after di transfer window close.
Dis move show say Barcelona dey trust dia young players and dem dey ready to give dem chance for first team. Espart don earn this promotion through hard work and determination.
