Barcelona Promotes Espart to First Team

19-year-old Xavi Espart has been rewarded for his impressive preseason performance with a promotion to Barcelona's first team. The young left-back convinced both coach Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco with his work ethic and skill. sport-ipl.my

After wearing number 36 in Barcelona's opening La Liga match against Elche where he started as a left-back, Espart will now wear the number 12 jersey for the first team. The promotion comes as recognition for his development and potential within the club's youth system.