Xavi calls up Barcelona’s 16-year-old new recruit to first-team training

Since taking over the reins of the Barcelona first-team setup, Xavi Hernandez has not been shy of giving young players an opportunity.

Alejandro Balde has cemented his place in the starting XI, Gavi and Pedri have grown into even more important members of the team and now Lamine Yamal and Ez Abde appear set to enjoy their breakthrough campaigns.

There is no shortage of special talents coming through the club’s ranks and the manager has now seemingly taken a liking towards 16-year-old new signing Noah Darvich.

Indeed, as per SPORT, Xavi has called up the 16-year-old Darvich to train with the Barcelona first team today.

The teenage German wonderkid has been joined by other young talents such as Marc Casado, Ander Astralaga, Alvaro Cortes and Yamal, who appears set to become a full-fledged first-team member.

Who is Noah Darvich?

Barcelona signed Noah Darvich from German club SC Freiburg earlier this month, beating competition from several big clubs across Europe.

The German prodigy has signed a three-year contract with the Catalans, running until 2026, and containing an enormous €1 billion release clause.

A versatile attacking midfielder, the 16-year-old is capable of playing out on the flanks or even in a withdrawn role in the centre of the park.

Darvich had been making a lot of waves in German youth football scenes while he was one of the biggest breakout stars from the UEFA U-17 Euros earlier this year, prompting Barça to invest in him.

Despite being just 16 years of age, the youngster will be a part of Barça Atletic under Rafa Marquez and already starred in the game against Lleida Esportiu.

Seemingly impressed by what the German wonderkid has shown, Xavi has called him to train with the senior team.

If he keeps up with his performances, a senior debut with Barcelona might not be very far for Darvich.