Barcelona consider reintegrating teenage contract rebel in reserve team squad | OneFootball

The situation surrounding Barcelona youngster Pau Prim could take an unexpected turn.

The 19-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and having been unwilling to accept the renewal proposal from the club, he has been exiled from the Barça Atletic squad for over a month.

Barcelona debating recalling Pau Prim

However, according to Mundo Deportivo, after being excluded from the Barça Atletic squad for the last seven official matches since 11 January 2025, the midfielder could make a return.

With the arrival of Sergi Mila as head coach to replace Albert Sanchez, and given the team’s pressing needs, the Blaugrana are considering freezing their decision to keep him off the pitch due to his refusal to renew his contract.

There is ongoing internal debate, and discussions are taking place. This possibility remains on the table.

Pau Prim (bottom) could be back in the Barça Atletic squad. (Photo by PHILIP FONG/AFP via Getty Images)

The reversal of the measure is not yet final. Barcelona are evaluating the situation, and it appears that the new Barça Atletic coach may have the freedom to include him in the squad to help steer the team back on track.

However, some voices within the club remain firm in their initial decision. Meanwhile, the player continues to train as usual, participating like any other squad member.

Pau Prim had been a regular starter under Albert Sanchez and made 16 appearances, registering two assists before renewal disagreements forced him out of the team.

The 19-year-old La Masia gem came close to signing for a Qatari club during the past winter transfer window. Indeed, he had an offer from Al Sadd and negotiations were advanced, but the move ended up collapsing.

Now, Prim could be gifted with an opportunity to play for Barça Atletic again and it will be interesting to see whether it has any implication on his future.