FC Barcelona welcomes four key players ahead of La Liga opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 9:57 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
FC Barcelona's head coach Hansi Flick announced the return of four star players to training on August 12. Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Dani Olmo, and Pau Cubarsi rejoined the squad following their triumph with Spain at the World Cup. This arrival comes as the team prepares for their La Liga season opener against Elche on August 23. With Ferran Torres expected to transfer to Paris Saint-Germain, Flick has limited time to incorporate the returning players into the strategy ahead of the match.
- •Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Dani Olmo, and Pau Cubarsi returned to training.
- •FC Barcelona's season opener is scheduled for August 23 against Elche.
- •Ferran Torres is expected to transfer to Paris Saint-Germain.
- •Hansi Flick has 11 days to prepare the team for the season.
- 9:57 AMYahoo Sports — FC Barcelona Receives Four Superstars To First Team Squad
"FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has welcomed four star players to the first team squad just 11 days out from the La Liga season opener against Elche.
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