In recent years, Barcelona's famed La Masia academy has witnessed the departure of promising talents seeking opportunities elsewhere. Ferran Jutgla and Victor Barbera opted for Club Brugge, while Ilias Akhomach found his way to Villarreal. The next potential exit from the Catalan club is 18-year-old Dani Rodriguez, highly regarded within La Masia. Despite regular appearances for Barca Atletic, he hasn't yet broken into Xavi Hernandez's first team. With Rodriguez's contract expiring soon, though Barcelona can extend it for two more years, rumors link him to a move away.
Athletic Club has shown interest, and Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly keen on the teenager, raising fears at Barcelona about losing another La Masia gem to Spurs, following the earlier departure of Lucas Bergvall. This concerning trend of losing academy talents may persist unless Barcelona takes measures to retain its promising youth prospects.