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Jofre Torrents has been a regular member in training with Barcelona's first team this season, with Hansi Flick seeing special potential in the youngster. A left-back by trade, he has made his first-team debut and a handful of appearances under the German manager and is rated as one of the academy's best young left-backs. Alejandro Balde's improved fitness and Gerard Martin's rise have seen his prominence in the first team limited this season, with Joao Cancelo's arrival adding even more competition.

"I am someone who believes you should always look in-house first, as I've always said, and then look outside depending on the characteristics of the players you have," he told ESPN.

Barcelona loanee Ansu Fati was on target again for Monaco on Saturday as the Ligue 1 side came back from 2-0 down to beat Ligue 1 leaders Lens 3-2 in a dramatic game. Lens are enjoying an eye-catching season and looked set for another three points after taking charge of the game thanks to goals from Odsonne Edouard and Florian Thauvin.

"Messi has to retire and has to say goodbye to all culés on the pitch. The 'how' depends exclusively, first, on his will and his situation at the end of this year, once the World Cup has passed and his season in MLS has finished, at the end of 2026. When we talk about the sporting side, it also depends on the situation at FC Barcelona. What is evident is that the only way Messi can say goodbye, as Barça deserves and Leo Messi deserves, which is in kit and on the pitch, is if Joan Laporta is not in charge after March 16," he said.

During the winter transfer window, a loan departure was even considered due to his limited playing time, but the situation has now changed radically. Manager Hansi Flick spoke with the teenage midfielder in January and promised more minutes, and he has kept his word. An improved contract for Bernal? Now, according to MARCA, Bernal's progress has led Barcelona to begin considering an improvement to his contract.

"I am in a good moment, but I think the best is yet to come. Physically, I am fine , I needed regularity and the sensations are good," he added. "It's not that I'm bothered by people saying that I get injured a lot, but I don't agree with that either. I've had injuries due to trauma, which is something I can't control because it's part of the sport."

The truth is that everything is happening very fast for me, I almost do not have time to realise what I am doing, but I am very happy, always very proud to be part of the club of my life and if I can keep gaining minutes and experience, I am delighted,

"Only when we don't have the talent at home should Barça be able to go to the market and attract the best talent. Like Harry Kane: a player who connects with teammates, with talent and an eye for goal. We are working on it," he said. Kane has emerged as one of Barcelona's candidates to replace Lewandowski, with his contract at Bayern Munich expiring in 2027.

Referees and match officials have been in the spotlight once again this week after some controversial decisions in Barcelona's defeats to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey and Girona in La Liga. Yet it's been happening all season long and not just in La Liga. Games across Europe are often being overshadowed by big decisions that have left fans fuming.

Then there's the issue of the Sports Law, which I don't follow, that there's a three-year statute of limitations. I've advocated for much longer statutes of limitations for these types of crimes," he added, airing his grievances.