​Three members of Barcelona’s first-team squad have returned early to start pre-season training at the club’s Ciutat Esportiva complex in Catalunya’s capital. Mundo Deportivo identifies the players as Spanish youngsters Fermín López, Marc Bernal, and Gerard Martín, who have taken the initiative to begin preparations ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
Barcelona, under Hansi Flick, currently have players spread across the globe during the off-season. While some have joined national teams for the World Cup or enjoyed well-deserved holidays to recharge, several Blaugrana stars have nonetheless chosen to get a head start on their colleagues for the upcoming season.
MD reports that several first-team members have already begun training at the Ciutat Esportiva facilities. The trio of Marc Bernal, Gerard Martín, and the injured Fermín López are among those who have started their workouts early, signaling their commitment to hitting the ground running when pre-season intensifies.
Barcelona’s official first day of pre-season is scheduled for next Monday, July 13, marking the start of preparations for the 2026/27 campaign. While the squad will gradually regroup for formal fitness sessions, the early return of these players underscores the club’s emphasis on proactive preparation and maintaining a competitive edge as they build toward the new season.