Barcelona faces potential loss of ten academy players amid contract uncertainties

Barcelona faces a potential exodus of up to ten academy players this summer, with many contracts expiring at the end of June and little progress on renewal offers. Among the most notable talents at risk of leaving are Arnau Pradas, Hugo Alba, and Jan Virgili, who have been earmarked for future first-team roles under coach Hansi Flick. Despite Barcelona's current success in La Liga and the Champions League, the club's financial troubles and past failures to secure contract renewals have put these young stars' futures in jeopardy. The situation is exacerbated by interest from other clubs, including reported attention from Saudi Arabia and Arsenal for Pradas. The lack of proactive contract negotiations may echo past mistakes that led to the departure of players like Marc Guiu to Chelsea. As the deadline approaches, Barcelona's management must act swiftly to retain this promising talent pool.