With Memphis Depay set to join Atletico Madrid on a permanent deal, Barcelona will soon be forced to make the necessary provision to replace the Dutchman in the first-team.<\/p>\n
The club have explored the option of signing a new player in this ongoing January transfer window<\/p>\n
But it appears Xavi is also open to offering some of the academy youngsters the opportunity to make the breakthrough in the first-team, notably handing Angel Alarcon a professional debut against AD Ceuta.<\/p>\n
The 18-year-old attacker played for ten minutes in Barcelona\u2019s Copa Del Rey Round of 16 encounter. Although he did not have much time to make an impact, it was a glorious moment for the youngster, who is considered a potential plan B for Bar\u00e7a if they fail to sign a Depay replacement in the market.<\/p>\n
To that end, the Catalans are already taking the necessary steps to safeguard Alarcon\u2019s future at the club by giving him a contract extension, as per Mundo Deportivo.<\/p>\n
The report suggests Bar\u00e7a want to tie Alarcon down to a long-term contract. The player\u2019s current contract at the club expires at the end of the season, but there might be a possibility that the club have the option to renew his deal for two more seasons.<\/p>\n
Bar\u00e7a are more than likely to utilise the option, if available. But in any case, the club are convinced of Alarcon\u2019s potential, and are negotiating his renewal.<\/p>\n
The youngster has notably impressed the onlookers by racking up three goals and three goals in the UEFA Youth League this term.<\/p>\n
A contract renewal could serve as the first step in Alarcon\u2019s bid to make a breakthrough in the first team. A lot of academy stars at Bar\u00e7a have already made solid impressions in recent years and there is no reason why someone like Alarcon cannot follow suit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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