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Barcelona evaluates centre-back options after Christensen's strong pre-season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 6:45 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Barcelona evaluates centre-back options after Christensen's strong pre-season

Summary

FC Barcelona is reassessing its centre-back situation following Andreas Christensen's impressive return from injury during pre-season. The team faces a potential depth issue with Ronald Araujo's departure and Eric Garcia's shift to right-back. Coaches have been encouraged by Christensen’s performances, as he has started every friendly leading up to the Joan Gamper Trophy. With no immediate exits expected, Barcelona may rely on Christensen alongside existing defenders if the market does not provide viable options.

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•Barcelona considers centre-back options amid depth concerns.
•Christensen has returned strong after injury issues.
•He has started multiple pre-season friendlies under the German coach.
•No departures are anticipated in the defensive lineup.
•La Masia prospect Alvaro Cortes may also be an option.

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6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona reconsider signing new centre-back after defender’s strong pre-season displays

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One of the issues still being discussed at FC Barcelona is what to do with the centre-back position. The departure of Ronald Araujo and the increasingly likely conversion of Eric Garcia into a right-b...
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