"It's not just him. It's everything in general. I think if we look at each position, there's a future for growth right now. Barça can put together a starting lineup with their homegrown players. They're young-I don't know if any of them are over 22 or 23. It's amazing. That's happiness. That, in the end, is Barça."
"With them, a kid who goes to Barcelona at nine, ten, or eleven has the plan that by 18 or 19, he could end up on the first team. That's happening."
"We have to enjoy it and hope the kids keep going in that direction, and never forget that all this happens very quickly and that you have to give it your all because it's Barça."
"Based on last year's experience, we shouldn't look too far ahead when discussing Barcelona's chances in the Champions League."
Ivan Rakitic expresses his enduring connection to Barcelona, highlighting the club's current resurgence through young talents like Lamine Yamal. He emphasizes that Barcelona's strength lies in its collective growth rather than individual brilliance. Rakitic praises the academy, La Masia, for its role in developing players who can transition to the first team. He acknowledges the excitement surrounding the young squad but advises caution regarding their Champions League prospects, reflecting on past experiences.
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