Between Lewandowski and other stars, young ‘Pocho’ Román had his first training session with Barcelona’s top squad

It didn’t take long for the talented young man to do it Luke Romanbetter known as little, attract attention in Barcelona training sessions in Spain. Just 12 days after his arrival at Old World The jewel released by Ferro Carril Oeste was enough to capture the coach’s gaze Xavi Hernández. Product of some needs in the first team, the 18-year-old footballer was called up this Monday to participate in the training of the culé team, where he confronted the stars of the team.

Xavi has called up the Argentine to join training with Robert Lewandowski, Sergio Busquet, George Alba, among other famous players. Although he has come to reinforce Barcelona B, after the disbursement of the Catalan club 1.2 million euros To remain in Román’s service until June 2026, DT is analyzing options to replace Frenchman Ousmane Dembelé, who will be off the pitch for around five weeks with a left quadriceps injury.

Images of the Argentine have appeared on social networks, adding his first minutes in training for the team that has other young stars such as Ansu Fati, Gavi and Pedri, who converted the goal that allowed Barca to remain the leader of the League during the weekend. .

Román’s ability to play football took its toll on both club members and the odious comparison with Lionel Messi is not long in coming.

“In Barcelona they told me they saw things of 16-year-old Román del Messi”President di Ferro was encouraged to tell just over a week ago, Daniel Pandolfiin an interview with TNT Sports.

Videos of the footballer that were recorded when he played in the First Division of the team based in the Caballito neighborhood of Buenos Aires show some similar characteristics with the Argentine star and recent world champion Messi. Strengthened by his extraordinary footballing talent, at the age of just 16, two years ago the left-handed player signed his first contract as a professional footballer with the Purslane.

little He has the ability to play as a right winger, midfielder or even as a nine. These characteristics, in addition to having attracted the eyes of the Spanish team, have led him to be part of the Argentine youth team on several occasions. He dressed the albiceleste with the Sub13, the Sub15, the Sub17, under the orders of Pablo Aimar, and the Sub20 when directed by Fernando Batista, but also with the current coach, Javier Mascherano.

Already with an outstanding path, despite his professional career being only three years old, Román was called up by the former player and current Atletico Barcelona coach, Rafa Marquez, for the match that the team played this Saturday against Real Sociedad B, finished with a 1-1 draw. Despite this, he didn’t add any minutes.