Barcelona calls up Shane Kluivert for preseason ahead of 2026-27 campaign
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 9:40 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 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
"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...
"Barcelona’s 2026-27 preseason is set to begin on July 13 at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. As expected, Hansi Flick is once again planning to use the occasion as an opportunity to assess the club...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 9:40 AMHansi Flick puts Barcelona youngsters on alert for first-team pre-season chance
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...
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 5:35 PMBarcelona youngster called up to first-team preseason as Flick prepares for new campaign
Barcelona’s 2026-27 preseason is set to begin on July 13 at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. As expected, Hansi Flick is once again planning to use the occasion as an opportunity to assess the club...
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