Jordi Masip returns to Barcelona as youth goalkeeper coach

Former Barcelona goalkeeper Masip has returned to the club as youth academy goalkeeper coach, taking charge of the Cadete teams at the Ciutat Esportiva.

Jordi Masip has rejoined Barcelona in a coaching role after leaving CE Mercantil, where he was working with the Juvenil A side. The 37-year-old former goalkeeper, who spent his playing career at Barcelona before joining Valladolid in 2017, is now overseeing goalkeeper training for Barcelona's Cadete youth teams at the Ciutat Esportiva.

Masip was a historic third-choice goalkeeper for Barcelona's first team during Luis Enrique's era, featuring in the squad that won the treble in 2014-15 alongside Messi, Iniesta, Xavi and Neymar. During his time at the club, he won a Champions League, two La Liga titles and three Copa del Rey trophies.

After leaving Barcelona in 2017, Masip spent seven seasons at Valladolid, making over 200 appearances and helping the club secure three promotions to La Liga before retiring as a player in 2024.

Now transitioning into coaching, Masip brings his extensive experience to Barcelona's youth development programme. He also collaborates with Catalan Football Federation youth selections.