Step by step, I will try my best to stay there: Li Haoyan, first Chinese to join famed La Masia academy, tells Global Times
By: Global Times | Published: Jun 15, 2026 03:57 PM
Earlier this month, Li Haoyan, a 14-year-old boy became the first Chinese player to sign with FC Barcelona's famed La Masia academy, joining the club's U15 setup. The milestone instantly drew national attention, but for Li himself, the moment felt less like an arrival and more like a beginning. "It ...