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Raphinha joins Barcelona pre-season camp amid competition for places

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 2:25 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Raphinha joins Barcelona pre-season camp amid competition for places

Summary

Barcelona winger Raphinha is set to join the team's pre-season training camp at St. George’s Park on Wednesday after completing his vacation. He returns following a disappointing World Cup with Brazil that included an injury, and faces increased competition with the arrivals of Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi. Raphinha, who has struggled with injuries in the past, remains committed to Barcelona despite transfer speculation and plans to compete for his spot in the squad. Head coach Hansi Flick continues to express confidence in his abilities.

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By the Numbers

•Raphinha joins Barcelona's pre-season camp on July 29.
•He faced a challenging World Cup and missed 17 matches last season.
•Anthony Gordon's signing increases competition for Raphinha's position.
•Raphinha intends to stay at Barcelona despite transfer offers.
•Flick supports Raphinha's role within the team.

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2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona winger set to join pre-season camp tomorrow as huge challenge awaits

What they're saying

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According to MARCA, Raphinha is set to join FC Barcelona’s pre-season training camp at St. George’s Park on Wednesday after the squad travelled to England earlier this week. The winger will join t...
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