Barcelona secure the contract extension of 16-year-old La Masia midfield prodigy | OneFootball

In a positive development, SPORT reports that FC Barcelona are set to renew one of their most promising La Masia prospects in Orian Goren.

The 16-year-old midfielder will soon sign his first professional contract with the club, committing to a three-season deal.

A special talent

Goren, an Under-17 international with Israel, has spent the current season alternating between Barcelona’s Cadete A and Juvenil B teams.

The teenager is a technically gifted central midfielder with exceptional vision, considered by the club as one of the brightest young talents in La Masia.

Though he has also featured as a defensive midfielder and false nine, Goren is primarily a pure interior midfielder.

His style embodies the traditional La Masia midfielder profile, drawing comparisons to players such as Pedri and Andres Iniesta. He is intelligent, composed, and highly effective within Barcelona’s attacking and possession-based system.

What makes Goren stand out is not only his technical quality but also his effectiveness on the ball. While he provides assists with ease, his goal-scoring output is identified as an area for improvement.

Barcelona’s confidence in Goren is not only due to his immense talent but also his strong character.

As such, his renewal is seen as one of the most positive developments in the club’s youth system this season. The agreement will tie him to Barcelona until 2028.