Story byBarcelona monitoring former La Masia midfielder thriving in Serie A – reportBarca UniversalSun, December 28, 2025 at 8:20 AM UTC·2 min readAccording to an update from Fichajes, it has come to light that Barcelona are keeping a close eye on the progress of one of their former academy players, Adrian Bernabe, who has developed into a key figure at Parma. Bernabe’s journey away from Barcelona began at a very young age, when he decided to leave La Masia in search of greater opportunities and joined Manchester City. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhile his technical quality was never in doubt, breaking into City’s first team proved impossible due to the fierce competition. That reality pushed the midfielder to make a brave move to Italy, signing for Parma at a time when the club were still competing in Serie B. That decision has since paid off. As the seasons went by, Bernabe grew into a vital piece of Parma’s midfield. His influence was particularly important during Parma’s promotion campaign, where his intelligence helped guide the team back to Serie A. Having a stable seasonThis season has marked a turning point in his career. Free from the physical problems that previously disrupted his rhythm, Bernabe is enjoying his most consistent run of form to date. Barcelona are keeping an eye on Adrian Bernabe.
