Keita: It is an honor to play football in Barcelona, ​​and I have absorbed the unique culture of this club

Recently, former Barcelona youth training player Keita Barde was interviewed by "Everything". He recalled his days in La Macia and dreamed of returning to his starting point.

Keta, I'm glad to talk to you. Although it has been a long time, I still remember when I interviewed you on Barcelona TV, you were just a kid who played football in the youth team. You were very important to us. At that time, Barcelona TV focused on all the games in all the echelons and all the game highlights. I often give you interviews on Barcelona TV because I am the best player almost every time, so I always have to speak.

I remember your performance in Benjamín A team, which was the best youth team I have ever seen. It is a great honor to remember that time, so I think the generation in 1995 left a deep mark in Barcelona's youth training system, both in terms of player level and future potential. Many teammates can enter the top league even if they are not in Barcelona. We have built a deep friendship, especially our coach Sergi Domènech, which has helped us a lot.

Which player do you think will be the most successful in that generation? The most important thing is to enjoy the fun of football and enjoy the time spent with your teammates. We know that it is an honor to play in Barcelona, ​​and the key is to absorb the culture of this unique club.

Is it difficult to get into the first team during Barcelona's youth training? When I was still in the youth training level, I did feel that it might be easier to enter the professional field in other clubs. At that time, the transfer fee was at least 80 million euros. Big-name stars like Ibrahimovic or Henry joined, as well as superstars like Ronaldinho, Etoo and Messi. Economically, Barcelona is not comparable to the past.

If you are a youth training player now, will you leave Barcelona?

I will stay in Barcelona, ​​not leave. Seeing young talents like Yamal, Garvey, Casado and Kubasi, I will definitely not leave now, but choose to stay. Given the current difficulties facing Barcelona, ​​I would rather stay.

Will you feel a little regretful if you fail to play for Barcelona's first team

I am satisfied with my career and do not regret my previous choice. But honestly, there has always been a dream of what it would be like if I could play for the first team of Barcelona. Later, I represented Inter Milan against Barcelona in the Champions League, which made up for some regrets.

When you were in Barcelona, ​​you are famous for your love to joke. I am an optimistic person, like to joke and keep a positive attitude. I was very active when I was a child and loved to play pranks. Once I was loaned to Cornellia by putting ice on my teammate’s bed. In contrast, Pique has played a lot more jokes in his career than I did.

What impression did Yamal leave on you

I admire Yamal's skills and lightness, just as natural as playing football with friends on the streets of Mataro. He has that kind of natural talent, and I like this street style football. Pedri is the best midfielder in the world in my mind, and I also admire De Jong's leadership, and the way Kubasi and Barde play football reminds me of Alba.

Yamar's situation is similar to yours. African descent plus Lamacia's training is perfect. This is a perfect combination. A street player with talent and personal charm, coupled with the football education and personal training provided by Barcelona, ​​is simply an invincible existence. You learn everything in one of the best institutions, both on and off the court. It would be great if you were born with this gene.

How helpful is Lamacia's training to you?

Absolutely helpful, from technology to understanding the game, to one-on-one, wall-to-waiting cooperation, etc., all of them have been learned in Barcelona. When I was 16 years old, I went to Lazio and immediately could train with the first team. I have to thank everything I learned during my youth training in Barcelona.

Are you interested in becoming a coach?

Yes, I really like working with young people. Watching them grow, it makes me feel very satisfied. I don't plan to be the first team head coach, but I'd be very happy if I have the opportunity to participate in the youth team. Now I have a lot of communication with Roberto, and we often talk about the greatness of Barcelona.