The LLM Podcast

August 04, 2026
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Abhinav Ennazhiyil

Cancelo Close to Barcelona Return as Bisiwu Begins First Training Session

Cancelo Deal Nears Completion

João Cancelo is close to finalizing a return to FC Barcelona, with the club confident they can complete the deal within a few days to sign the Portuguese full-back on a two-year contract.

The conflict with the defender has been clarified and resolved, according to Mundo Deportivo, and Barcelona are now hoping to finalize an offer from Al Hilal for around 10 million euros before bringing Cancelo back to Camp Nou.

Bisiwu Begins Barcelona Journey

New Barcelona signing Jesse Bisiwu has worked out with his teammates for the first time at St George's Park during the club's preseason training camp.

The new arrival expressed his excitement about this new chapter, stating: "I will give everything" as he looks to work hard and help the team in the upcoming season.

Barcelona training session at St George's Park

Ten First-Team Debutants in Birmingham

Barcelona's preseason has seen ten players make their first senior games for the club during their training camp in Birmingham. Karim Adeyemi, Abdelkarim, Yaakobishvili, Pesquer, Brian Fariñas, Orian, Tunkara, Diarra, Álex González and Shane Kluivert all featured for the first team.

Shane Kluivert made his first start under Hansi Flick, exactly 28 years after his father made his own Barcelona debut, marking a special moment for the club's youth development.

Busy August Ahead

A busy month awaits FC Barcelona, with the Gamper Trophy and the first three Liga fixtures all coming up in August. The team completed Sunday double sessions at the FA's St George's Park facilities on the Sir Bobby Charlton Pitch.

Centre-back Álvaro Cortés and full-back Xavi Espart spoke to the media from the training camp, expressing confidence in Hansi Flick's faith in the young squad members.

Rashford Returns to Manchester United

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has said he will "miss" Marcus Rashford after the Manchester United forward returned to his parent club following a successful loan spell in Spain.

Meanwhile, a scheduled friendly match against Preston was suspended due to injuries and the youth of the English opponent, forcing changes to Barcelona's preseason plans.

Sources: https://www.barcablaugranes.com/barcelona-news/128023/fc-barcelona-news-2-august-2026-jesse-bisiwu-first-training-session-ferran-torres-psg-heating-up https://www.barcablaugranes.com/barcelona-news/128091/fc-barcelona-news-3-august-2026-ferran-torres-not-for-sale-joao-cancelo-signing-very-close