Barcelona has begun preparations to extend the contract of 17-year-old Israeli midfielder Orian Goren, which has sparked a backlash among supporters on social media amid Israel's civil war in Gaza.
According to Spanish newspaper SPORT, Barcelona manager Hennessy Flick wants Goren to remain closely involved in first-team training as the club look to secure his long-term future.
Goren, who plays for Barcelona Athletic, joined the La Masia academy in 2023 from Israel's Maccabi Petah Tikva. The controversy intensified after he was included in Barcelona's squad for El Clasico against Real Madrid in October.