Barcelona registers Brian Farinas in first team, assigns him No. 4 shirt
Barcelona has added midfielder Brian Farinas to its senior squad for 2026-27 and given him the No. 4 jersey previously worn by Ronald Araujo.
Barcelona announced that Brian Farinas has been officially registered with the first team for the 2026-27 campaign, taking over the No. 4 shirt vacated by Ronald Araujo, who is on a season-long loan to Liverpool. Farinas, a product of the club’s academy since 2018, was expected to depart in the summer but earned a promotion after impressing head coach Hansi Flick in preseason matches. Flick highlighted Farinas' talent, commitment and ability to play multiple roles, while acknowledging the depth of quality in his position.
The midfielder now faces a tough battle for playing time amid strong competition within the squad. The move reflects Barcelona’s confidence in developing home-grown talent for the senior side.
Why it matters
It shows Barcelona’s reliance on academy graduates to fill first-team roles amid squad changes.
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