Young Filipino booter Julio Ibañez turned heads and secured a spot in the prestigious 2025 Barça Academy Training Camp in Barcelona, Spain.

Ibañez was selected as one of the 30 players across the globe who have all earned their tickets to Spain and learn from topnotch coaches of the famed club.

“[I became] emotional, I didn’t know I was going to go. I did hard work to achieve this goal,” said Ibañez in an interview with Barça Academy Manila.

Ibañez hopes that his Barcelona trip would develop his knowledge and maturity as a midfielder.

“I could improve by being patient, not going all the time… passing more and knowing more about my players, my teammates, [and] knowing the personality they have,” he continued.

Ibañez already flew to Spain last weekend alongside his fellow campers.