Handball - MT Melsungen loans talent from FC Barcelona
Handball Bundesligist MT Melsungen loans the Spanish left winger Ian Barrufet from European top club FC Barcelona for the upcoming season. According to MT, the 20-year-old talent is supposed to provide relief and variability.
The Nordhessens react to the injury crisis of the previous season. "Given the additional tasks in the European League in the 2024/25 season, the responsible persons had to act," the MT stated. One wants to prevent personnel bottlenecks at all costs, it was further stated.
- MT Melsungen, a top club based in Hesse, Germany, is strengthening their handball team by acquiring Ian Barrufet on loan from Spain's FC Barcelona, regarded as one of the top clubs in European handball.
- As Barcelona prepares for potential transfers, they agree to lend their young left winger, Barrufet, to MT Melsungen for the upcoming season in Germany.
- The Spanish talent, at just 20 years old, is expected to bring relief and variability to MT Melsungen's handball team, giving them an edge in the HBL.
- The move comes as a response to MT Melsungen's injury crisis from the previous season, with additional responsibilities in the European League for the 2024/25 season calling for reinforcements.
- With Barrufet joining their ranks, MT Melsungen aims to avoid any personnel bottlenecks in their quest to excel in both the HBL and European League.
- Fans of handball in Germany and Spain will eagerly follow the progress of the highly-talented Barrufet during his loan spell at MT Melsungen in the 2024/25 season.