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Three Barcelona players report early for pre-season training in August

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 7:10 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Three Barcelona players report early for pre-season training in August

Summary

Three Barcelona first-team players, Eric García, Joan García, and Anthony Gordon, reported early for pre-season training on August 9, 2026. This early commitment comes as most of the squad begins preparations for the 2026/27 season at Ciutat Esportiva. Players who advanced to the World Cup semi-finals, including Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Jules Koundé, are scheduled to return on August 12. The early arrivals aim to get a head start ahead of the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•Eric García, Joan García, and Anthony Gordon arrived early for training.
•Training is held at Ciutat Esportiva.
•Most of Barcelona's squad will return this week after the World Cup.
•Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Jules Koundé will join training on August 12.

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A trio of first-team stars at La Liga giants Barcelona on Sunday moved to reiterate their commitment to the cause with a view to the season ahead in Catalunya’s capital.This came through respective ...
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