FC Barcelona registers new signings Rodri, Gordon, Adeyemi ahead of La Liga opener
FC Barcelona successfully registered three new signings—Rodri, Anthony Gordon, and Karim Adeyemi—just before their La Liga season opener against Elche, avoiding previous registration issues. Rodri, a major signing from Manchester City, trained individually due to fitness recovery and missed the opener, while Cancelo joined full training. Coach Hansi Flick managed player workloads carefully, with Bernal starting in midfield. The club still lacks a replacement for Lewandowski up front, but expectations remain high.
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Rodri to Train Individually, Unlikely to Start for Barcelona Against Rayo Vallecano
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona midfielder Rodri continued individual training on Saturday as part of a tailored program since joining the club. He made his debut against Athletic Bilbao with a solid performance, but due to limited team training and a recent return from World Cup victory with Spain, Barcelona's medical staff are carefully managing his workload. Rodri is expected to be included in the squad for Monday's La Liga match against Rayo Vallecano, but is unlikely to start. Coach Hansi Flick led full team preparations on Saturday, with all available first-team players present except long-term injured De Jong and Rooney-Barji, and Gavi. New signing Livakovic participated in his second training session. Flick will hold a press conference on Sunday.
Rodri Completes First Barcelona Training Session, Nears Debut; Gavi Injury Monitored
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona midfielder Rodri completed his first full training session with the team on Monday, marking a significant step toward his debut. The new signing, who arrived a week ago and was officially presented on Tuesday, joined the higher-intensity training group after following a specific plan to regain fitness post-holidays. Although registered in La Liga, he was not included in the squad for the match against Elche. Coach Hansi Flick confirmed Rodri would join team training, which occurred as planned. Meanwhile, Alejandro Balde returned to full training after being left out of the Elche match, with Flick denying claims he asked Balde to leave. Barcelona is closely monitoring Gavi's knee injury sustained during the Elche match; initial medical results are more optimistic than feared, but the club will only release results if an injury is confirmed. Jordi Pescador was absent due to Spanish U18 national team duties.
Rodri Likely to Miss Barcelona's La Liga Opener; Bernal to Start
Spanish media reports that Barcelona's new signing Rodri is likely to miss the team's La Liga opener against Elche due to an individualized training regimen for fitness recovery. Marc Bernal, who impressed in preseason, is expected to continue as the starting defensive midfielder. Gavi and Pedri are gradually returning to training and may be on the bench. Coach Hansi Flick may retain the midfield trio of Bernal, Xavi Espart, and Fermín López, though Dani Olmo is also a candidate. João Cancelo has completed registration and will be available. Barcelona has resolved registration issues for all new signings and Christensen's renewed contract, except for young player Jessi Bisiwu. The long-awaited new center forward will not appear, as the transfer of Álvarez is close to falling through, with Lautaro Martínez as the main alternative.
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FC Barcelona Registers Three New Players on Eve of New Season
FC Barcelona has successfully registered three new signings—Rodri, Anthony Gordon, and Karim Adeyemi—for Hansi Flick's first team squad just before the new La Liga season. The club, which begins its title defense against Elche on Sunday, avoided the registration problems that plagued previous seasons, such as Dani Olmo's delayed eligibility. Rodri, acquired from Manchester City for up to €76.5 million, is a major signing but may not debut immediately due to individual training. Gordon, bought for €80 million before the World Cup, and Adeyemi, a €22 million bargain, are cleared to play and expected to provide depth and competition in attack. This marks the first summer since 2022 where Barcelona could spend significantly without financial complications.
Rodri Does Individual Training at Barcelona; Cancelo Joins Full Team Practice
According to Spain's Diario Sport, Barcelona's new signing Rodri completed his first official training session with the club on Friday, but only followed an individual plan rather than joining full team practice. The World Cup MVP is gradually regaining form after his vacation and a minor outpatient back procedure. Meanwhile, fellow new signing Cancelo has joined full team training after completing formalities for his return. Barcelona is preparing for Sunday's La Liga match against Elche, but none of the summer signings have been registered yet, including Christensen. Coach Flick has emphasized he will not rush players back to full fitness. The team still lacks a replacement for Lewandowski up front, though expectations remain high under Flick's third season.