Barcelona player Gavi recalls his arrival in the city at 10 years old. His father accompanied him in the life change that meant leaving behind his familiar environment. "My parents accompanied me because I was 10-11 years old when I went to Barça. We lived in the Ramblas", recalled the player in an interview with France Football. The adaptation was not easy for a child who had just left his homeland. The presence of his parents was fundamental during that stage. The midfielder explained that sharing that experience with them allowed him to face with greater calm a change that meant starting a new life in a completely different city. In the same interview, Gavi acknowledged that he felt a certain uncertainty when he arrived in Barcelona. The magnitude of the city and everything that surrounded the blue club generated a mix of illusion and nervousness that often accompanies many young talents. That family bet ultimately paid off. The player grew up in La Masia and advanced quickly through the different lower categories of Barcelona. His evolution caught the attention of the club's technicians from very early ages. Over the years, Gavi became one of the great promises of Spanish football. His intensity on the pitch, his ability to compete and his personality allowed him to make the leap to Barcelona's first team while still a teenager. The progress of the Sevillian was so rapid that he also found a place in the absolute selection. There, he consolidated as one of the most important pieces of the new generation of Spanish footballers called to lead the future of the national team. During that conversation with France Football, the midfielder also spoke about the origin of his well-known nickname. He explained that many people believe it comes directly from Gavira, although the story behind the sobriquet is different. The memories of his arrival in Barcelona show a more personal facet of one of Spain's most recognized footballers. Years after those experiences, Gavi continues to remember the decisive role that his parents played in the start of a career that has taken him to the elite and that currently continues with his presence in Spain's World Cup squad.