Robert Navarro

Ex-Barca Star Defends Xavi, Hails Lamine Yamal's Brilliance

In a candid interview with SPORT, Robert Navarro, the former La Masia prodigy now plying his trade for Cadiz CF, spoke at length about his time at the fabled Barcelona academy, the reasons behind his departure, and his admiration for the current crop of youngsters breaking through at the Catalan giants. Navarro, who spent five years honing his skills at La Masia before joining Monaco’s youth setup in 2019, shed light on why he decided to leave the Blaugrana ranks.