Xavi Espart: Giving 100% to Earn a Place at Barcelona

Published Aug 17, 02:29 AM UTC

In a post-match interview following Barcelona's friendly against Basel, 19-year-old defensive midfielder Xavi Espart expressed confidence and determination to secure a spot in the first team. Espart, who impressed in the U19 European Championship, stated he feels comfortable in his role and praised his teammates for making his job easier. He emphasized the difficulty of not just reaching but staying at Barcelona, calling it 'the best club in the world' with constant demands. Espart said he takes each game and training session one at a time, always giving full effort. He also noted that players returning from the 2026 World Cup are determined, while those who trained during the break are equally focused. The young player hopes to feature in Barcelona's upcoming league match against Elche.