FC Barcelona News: 15 August 2024; Preparations continue for La ...

15 Aug 2024
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Preparations for Liga debut continue - FC Barcelona
The countdown to La Liga is well and truly on. The US Tour and Joan Gamper Trophy now behind them, Hansi Flick and his players are now fully focused on the first game of the Liga season away to Valencia on Saturday at 9.30pm CEST.

How recent FC Barcelona coaches performed on their debuts - FC Barcelona
He may have already coached the team through four friendlies, but for Hansi Flick things well and truly begin at FC Barcelona on Saturday, when his team plays Valencia (9.30pm CEST) in their first Liga game of 2024/25 at Mestalla. There is a saying in Spanish football that goes 'new manager, guaranteed win', but how far as that held in reality? Let's see...

Barcelona sporting director Deco holds talks with 21-year-old midfielder Fermín López's agent - Football España
Barcelona are determined to move forward with a young core in their squad, and Hansi Flick is following on from Xavi Hernandez in the sense that he trusts La Masia. Bearing this in mind, it’s expected that Fermin Lopez will continue to hold a key role for the Catalans this season – despite the arrival of Dani Olmo.

Barcelona in talks with Sporting CP over deal for teenage striker Vitor Roque - Football España
It’s safe to say that Vitor Roque has had an incredibly difficult start to life as a Barcelona player. He was barely counted on during the second half of last season, and despite the change of management, it appeared that his prominence has not increased – if anything, it has gone down further.

Dani Olmo available to face Valencia as Barcelona secure La Liga registration - Football España
Ahead of their La Liga opener against Valencia on Saturday, Barcelona are still scrambling to register as many as players as possible. The likes of Inigo Martinez and Pau Victor are yet to be signed up to La Liga, thus placing their involvement at the Mestalla in doubt.

Italian giants Inter Milan enquire about Barcelona centre-back Mika Faye - Football España
Barcelona are looking to shorten their squad in the coming weeks before the end of the transfer window, in no small part due to their salary limit struggles. Two of the names tipped to leave are Clement Lenglet and Mikayil Faye, with the Blaugrana currently housing eight central defenders.

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