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Barcelona calls up Shane Kluivert for preseason ahead of 2026-27 campaign

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 2:20 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Barcelona calls up Shane Kluivert for preseason ahead of 2026-27 campaign
Summary

Barcelona's 2026-27 preseason is set to commence on July 13 at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. Head coach Hansi Flick is assessing several young talents, including striker Shane Kluivert, who has been summoned to join the first team. The preseason will feature a larger number of La Masia academy players due to the World Cup, with Kluivert and others aiming to impress during training sessions at St George's Park in England. This opportunity represents a critical evaluation phase for those aspiring for first-team roles.

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Status Watch
  • •Preseason starts on July 13 at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper.
  • •Shane Kluivert is among several academy players receiving call-ups.
  • •A larger group of La Masia talents is expected to participate this year.
  • •Flick will assess players during sessions to determine first-team readiness.
  • •Training camp will also take place at St George's Park in England.
Latest Updates
  • 11:55 AMYahoo Sports — Hansi Flick calls up 19-year-old Barcelona starlet for pre-season
  • 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — The 12 La Masia talents Hansi Flick will call for pre-season preparations – report
  • 9:40 AMYahoo Sports — Hansi Flick puts Barcelona youngsters on alert for first-team pre-season chance
  • 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona youngster called up to first-team preseason as Flick prepares for new campaign
What they're saying
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Barcelona have invested heavily in young talents over the past few years, all in the hope that they will continue developing at the expected rate and make a case to burst into the first team.Hamza Abd...

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Club football may be on a break, but Hansi Flick has already started preparing for a very different Barcelona pre-season.Several La Masia players could be given an opportunity to train and play with t...

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Barcelona’s pre-season could become a major opportunity for La Masia, with Hansi Flick preparing to work with a long list of academy talents during the summer.With several first-team players involve...

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