Reports have emerged claiming that Barcelona have pulled eleven more of their junior players out of the club’s academy system.
The Spanish giants are taking the action over concerns of further punishments from FIFA regarding their youth recruitment methods.
Sport reported that Barca have de-registered the players as they attempt to gain clarification from FIFA over new regulations.
THE PLAYERS
Erick Steven (Juvenil B) – Centre-back born in Guayaquil (Ecuador) who moved to Spain at just a few months old.
Labinot Kabashi (Cadete A) – Central midfielder born in Skënderaj (Kosovo). his family moved to Sallen because of the war and he came to Barcelona from Gimnastic Manresa.
Imad El Kabbou (Cadete A) – Born in Lakrakcha (Morocco). He arrived in Barcelona in 2011 from Calafell.
Anssumane Fati (Cadete B) – Born in Bissau (Guinea Bissau) and moved with his family after a few months to the Seville town of Herrera.
Konrad de la Fuente (Cadete B) – Born in Miami (Estados Unidos). He came from Damm, where he arrived in 2013.
Ilaix Moriba (Infantil A) – Born in Guinea Bissau, joined Barcelona from the Espanyol cantera.
Haitam Abadia (Infantil A) – Arrived at Barça in 2011, while still in the Benjamin category.
Xavi Simons (Infantil B) – Born in Amsterdam and arrived at FC Barcelona from Alicante.