Barcelona to stay at Montjuic as Camp Nou work goes on
Barcelona are making progress on Gerard Martin's renewal, with talks under way over a long-term deal until 2030 or 2031 as the defender remains key amid Andreas Christensen's injury.
Raphinha is set to appoint agent Ali Barat, with only final details left on a Barcelona renewal to 2030 after Deco said talks had advanced.
Lamine Yamal said it would not be 'crazy' if Lionel Messi or Rodri won the Ballon d'Or, calling both cases respectable in a wide-open race.
Barcelona's Deco-led recruitment drive has identified 18 emerging overseas talents in 3 years, targeting prospects early to strengthen La Masia and create future transfer value.
Anthony Gordon said Marc Bernal is the Barcelona player who has surprised him most in training since his summer move from Newcastle United.
Andreas Christensen's latest injury, likely to rule him out for 2 months, has put Barça Atletic centre-back Hafiz Gariba, 19, on Hansi Flick's radar after his strong start and clean-sheet form.
Joan Laporta will attend the EFC General Assembly in Copenhagen on 29-30 September, underlining Barcelona's restored ties with the club body after rejoining in 2026.
Barcelona were interested in Eintracht Frankfurt talent Niko Ilicevic, but the 15-year-old signed a new deal with the German club.
Barcelona have approved €510m in fresh Camp Nou funding and will return to Montjuic next season while the roof is installed, with a full homecoming now projected for January 2028.
Frenkie de Jong has resumed ball work and is training alone at moderate intensity, with improved sensations and a possible return to Barcelona group training after the international break.
Barcelona missed out on Julian Alvarez, but Raphinha's prolific switch to centre-forward has been framed as the alternative in Hansi Flick's attack.
Former Barcelona forward Ferran Torres said he misses Pedri 'very much' after moving to Paris Saint-Germain, despite a strong start in Paris.
Anthony Gordon said Joan Garcia is the Barcelona team-mate he has grown closest to since his summer move, after settling quickly under Hansi Flick.
La Liga have referred offensive chants from the latest round, including 'Barcelona, Barcelona, scum!' and 'Kick him, kick him' during Sevilla v Barcelona.
Barcelona have signed 16-year-old Portuguese attacker Dany Freire on a 3-year deal after a successful trial, adding the former Luxembourg youth international to La Masia.
Barcelona have been boosted in the race for JJ Gabriel after the Manchester United youngster decided he wants to move to Spain, leaving Barcelona and Real Madrid as the main options.
Ronald Araujo has impressed on loan at Liverpool, while Marc Casado faces 2-3 months out with a broken collarbone in a mixed start for Barcelona's loanees.
Barcelona scouts watched 15-year-old Valerenga attacker Gabriel Rajkovic after he became the Eliteserien's youngest goalscorer, with further monitoring expected.
Luis de la Fuente admitted he thought Rodri was going to join Real Madrid before the midfielder instead chose Barcelona.
Lamine Yamal said most rumours about him are false and explained how he now blocks out the noise, while reassuring his mother amid intense scrutiny.
Lamine Yamal said he wants to 'make history', backed Barcelona's young squad, praised Raphinha and the club's new signings, and said his targets include the Ballon d'Or and the Champions League.
