According to a report by Barca Universal on Monday November 9, 2026, former Barcelona midfielder Noah Darvich has opened up about his experience at the club's famous La Masia academy, describing his two-year spell in Catalonia as the best decision he could have made.

The 20-year-old German midfielder may not have achieved his ambition of breaking into Barcelona's first team, but he insists that his time at the Spanish club played an important role in his development as both a footballer and an individual.

Darvich joined Barcelona from Freiburg in August 2023 at the age of 16 after attracting attention as one of Germany's most promising young talents.

His move to La Masia was seen as a significant step in his career, offering him the opportunity to develop within one of Europe's most respected football academies.

However, his opportunities at Barcelona came mainly with the reserve team, and he eventually left the club in 2025 to join VfB Stuttgart.

Despite failing to establish himself in Barcelona's senior squad, Darvich has no regrets about his decision to move to Spain.

Speaking in an interview with Sky Deutschland, as reported by SPORT, the midfielder reflected positively on his experience and explained how much he benefited from his time at the club.

"It was the best thing I could have done. It helped me enormously as a person and as a footballer," Darvich said.

The German also discussed his relationship with some of Barcelona's biggest names during his time at the club, including Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski.

Darvich shared time with Yamal at Barcelona, but admitted that the two youngsters are no longer in contact.

The Spanish winger has since developed into one of the most important players in Hansi Flick's team, attracting worldwide attention for his performances.

Asked whether he still speaks to Yamal, Darvich responded: "With Lamine, unfortunately, no. But I'm still in touch with a few people and I'd like to return to Barcelona when I get the chance."

While his communication with Yamal has ended, Darvich revealed that he developed a particularly good relationship with Lewandowski during his time at the Catalan club.

The former Barcelona youngster explained that he was surprised by how much contact he had with the Polish striker, largely because Lewandowski's ability to speak German made communication between them easier.

"I was really surprised to have so much contact with Lewandowski. He spoke German and I think he was quite happy to have someone else to speak it with," he explained.

Darvich also praised his relationships with Barcelona's younger players, insisting that he generally got along well with everyone during his time in Catalonia.

However, one of the biggest lessons he took from his experience was not necessarily connected to a particular player or a tactical aspect of the game.

Instead, he highlighted the importance of discipline, consistency and maintaining the right attitude every day.

According to the midfielder, observing Barcelona's senior professionals helped him understand how important everyday work is in building a successful football career.

"I learnt that you have to do your bit every day. That alone gives you a significant advantage over many others," he concluded.

After leaving Barcelona in 2025, Darvich joined Stuttgart and continued his development in German football. He currently plays for SV Elversberg on loan from the Bundesliga club.

Although his time at Barcelona did not produce the first-team breakthrough he initially wanted, his latest comments show that he considers the experience an important part of his journey.