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Barcelona includes Álvaro Cortés in first-team squad for 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 9:20 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Barcelona includes Álvaro Cortés in first-team squad for 2026 season

Summary

Barcelona's coaching staff has decided to include defender Álvaro Cortés in the first-team squad for the upcoming season. Cortés, a 21-year-old who has developed through the club's La Masia academy, recently served as captain for Barcelona Atlètic. He participated in pre-season training with the first team, impressing coaching staff led by Hansi Flick. Reports indicate that Cortés has declined offers from Bundesliga and Serie A clubs to remain with Barcelona.

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Key Details

•Álvaro Cortés is a 21-year-old central defender.
•Cortés has been with Barcelona for five years.
•He recently captained Barcelona Atlètic.
•Cortés trained with the first team under Hansi Flick.
•He turned down offers from Bundesliga and Serie A clubs.

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The coaching staff at La Liga giants Barcelona are ready to afford a first-team berth to a breakthrough member of the club’s defensive ranks this coming season.That’s according to Diario Sport, wh...
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