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Xavi Espart Promoted to Barça First Team

FC Barcelona has promoted 19-year-old canterano Xavi Espart to the first team, awarding him jersey number 12 after impressing coach Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco during pre-season.

19-year-old Xavi Espart has earned his promotion to FC Barcelona's first team after an impressive pre-season that convinced coach Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco. The young canterano, who wore jersey number 36 during the first Liga match against Elche where he started as left-back, will now wear the number 12. umafrika.club

The promotion comes as a reward for Espart's hard work during the pre-season, where he demonstrated the qualities needed to compete at the highest level. The decision was made by the Barcelona sporting leadership and was effective immediately.