Barcelona watching closely as former La Masia winger returns to Spain on loan | OneFootball

Former Barcelona winger Estanis Pedrola is back in Spain, having signed for UD Las Palmas on loan from Sampdoria.

Indeed, the La Masia product will be presented as the Canary Islands club’s second signing of the January transfer window later this week, once the registration period is open.

Barcelona still retain rights on Estanis

According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona will be watching the situation surrounding Estanis Pedrola closely.

The 22-year-old attacker will join on loan until the end of the season from Sampdoria, who bought him from FC Barcelona in June 2024 for €3 million.

He signed a contract with the Italian club running until 2027, while Barcelona retained 50% of his economic rights.

Estanis Pedrola during his time at Barcelona. (Photo via FC Barcelona official website)

The Catalan giants also included a buy-back option for the winger worth €7 million, which has already expired on 30 June 2025.

But, with the 50% rights still in their hands, it makes sense for the Blaugrana to see how things go for Estanis back in Spain, as a permanent move in the summer could lead to a windfall for them.

Estanis Pedrola joined La Masia in 2021 and went on to feature 30 times for the reserve team, scoring nine goals in the process.

The winger made a solitary first-team appearance for Barcelona, coming on as a substitute in a La Liga game against Mallorca in January 2022, under Xavi Hernandez.

Estanis’ time in Italy has not always been smooth sailing, with fitness issues holding him back. The youngster will hope to get his career back on track following the loan move to Las Palmas in the Spanish second division.