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Espart Seals Barcelona No. 12 Spot!
27 Aug
Summary
- Xavi Espart promoted to Barcelona's first team for 2026-27 season.
- Espart will wear the vacant No. 12 jersey for the senior squad.
- Manager Hansi Flick impressed by Espart during pre-season and debut.
Xavi Espart has been officially promoted to Barcelona's first-team squad for the upcoming 2026-27 season, taking ownership of the vacant No. 12 jersey. Manager Hansi Flick was highly impressed with Espart's performance during pre-season training and his subsequent display against Elche.
The promising young player will now officially don the No. 12 shirt, a number previously worn by notable figures such as Martin Braithwaite and Rafinha. Espart has already shared his excitement about his new jersey on social media.
Espart is included in the squad for Barcelona's first home game of the season against Athletic Club at Camp Nou. His promotion signifies an exciting development for the Catalan club and its future prospects.
