Manchester United are gearing up for a busy summer with Barcelona starlet Juan Hernandez now emerging as a target.
After successes in academy recruitment by Ineos already, this summer we can expect additional youngsters to be added to the talented academy group at Carrington.
It has been the plan all along, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s comments on wanting to sign the next Kylian Mbappe coming to life with Chido Obi, Ayden Heaven, Sekou Kone, and Diego Leon all examples of this recruitment strategy by Manchester United.
This summer is expected to be no different, with United already agreeing to sign Enzo Kana-Biyik on a free as he prepares to leave Le Havre.
Now, it is being reported that United are considering signing Barcelona wonderkid Juan Hernandez, rivalling Chelsea in interest for the talented attacking midfielder.
So, with the young Spaniard looking like a possible signing, here is everything you need to know about Hernandez.
Photo by Jan Kruger - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images
Photo by Jan Kruger – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images
Who is Juan Hernandez?
Juan Hernandez Torres is a promising young footballer who currently plays for FC Barca Atletic (Barcelona B), in the reserves of the first team. The teenager is highly regarded and viewed as one of the most talented players in La Masia.
Hernandez is the grandson of Real Zaragoza legend Manuel Torres, and he followed his grandfather’s footsteps to play for Zaragoza in his youth career. This is before he joined Barcelona in 2020.
More United News
He is an incredibly technical, creative and skilful attacker and due to his development, Bayern Munich showed an interest in signing Hernandez in 2023, long before United and Chelsea have been linked.
Hernandez will have had a run in with Sekou Kone during the 2023 U17 World Cup in which the pair came up against each other in a midfield battle during Mali vs Spain. Hernandez came up trumps as he scored the games only goal and winner.
How old is Juan Hernandez? Where was he born?
Hernandez is 17 years old and was born on July 21st, 2007. This means he will turn 18 in July 2025.
Hernandez was born in Teruel, Spain, which is 1,271 miles away from Old Trafford.
Juan Hernandez is a 2024/25 UEFA Youth Cup winner
Hernandez is in Barcelona’s class of 2007 along with Lamine Yamal, yet is yet to get his chance in the senior team. However, Hernandez has been playing a big role in Barcelona’s UEFA Youth Cup triumph this season.
Hernandez was the man of the match in the semi-final and also played a big role in the final, showcasing that he is among Barcelona’s exciting prospects.
What position would Juan Hernandez play for Manchester United?
Hernandez is a versatile attacker, capable of playing on either wing and also as a number 10.
If Hernandez was signed, it would be with the ambition of him becoming an option for Amorim in the future.
Juan Hernandez release clause
It was revealed by Sky Sports’ Lyall Thomas that Hernandez is believed to have a release clause in his Barcelona contract, which could see him cost just £5m this summer, which could be an absolute bargain
This would be an exciting signing for United, and one which Ineos are seemingly very keen to do having completed similar deal for Heaven, a top target from a top club on a cheap.