{"id":87314,"date":"2025-08-16T13:33:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T13:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/87314\/"},"modified":"2025-08-16T13:33:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T13:33:09","slug":"fc-barcelona-news-16-august-2025-all-set-for-la-liga-season-opener-against-mallorca-jules-kounde-agrees-contract-extension-until-2030","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/87314\/","title":{"rendered":"FC Barcelona News: 16 August 2025; All set for La Liga season opener against Mallorca, Jules Kounde agrees contract extension until 2030"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ready for La Liga – FC Barcelona
<\/a>Final tune-up before the big kick-off. Hansi Flick\u2019s men have wrapped up their last training session of a week\u2019s preparation for Mallorca v FC Barcelona, the opening clash in the defence of their La Liga crown this Saturday 16 August at 7.30pm CEST.<\/p>\n

When and where to watch RCD Mallorca v FC Barcelona – FC Barcelona
<\/a>International kick-off times and broadcasters for the opening game of the Liga season.<\/p>\n

Hansi Flick: \u2018We\u2019ll give it everything\u2019 – FC Barcelona
<\/a>Hansi Flick is fired up for the La Liga opener FC Barcelona launch their title defence this Saturday 16 August, away to Mallorca. In his pre-match press conference, he expressed satisfaction with his side\u2019s early-season work and backed them to make a winning start.<\/p>\n

The day before LaLiga begins – FC Barcelona
<\/a>Round-up of the day before the competition action starts in earnest for Bar\u00e7a.<\/p>\n

Jules Kounde and FC Barcelona extend contract to 2030 – FC Barcelona
<\/a>Agreement reached between FC Barcelona and the player Jules Kounde to extend his contract with the Club until 30 June 2030. Club and player set to formalise the agreement in the presence of president Joan Laporta soon.<\/p>\n

FC Barcelona statement – FC Barcelona
<\/a>Agreement reached between FC Barcelona and Sporting Clube de Portugal over the sale of 50% of the rights the Club held for the player Francisco Trinc\u00e3o.<\/p>\n

Agreement for the transfer of Jana Fern\u00e0ndez – FC Barcelona
<\/a>Agreement reached between FC Barcelona and London City Lionesses for the transfer of the player Jana Fern\u00e1ndez. FC Barcelona publicly thank the Catalan player for her commitment and dedication, and wish her every success in the future.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf Flick wants, Joan Garcia and Rashford can play tomorrow\u201d – Mundo Deportivo
<\/a>Joan Laporta confirms, in the Trobada de Penyes Barcelonistes de les Illes Balears, the registration of both before Mallorca-Barcelona.<\/p>\n

Flick: \u201cThe three titles weren\u2019t the end, they were the beginning\u201d – Mundo Deportivo
<\/a>The Bar\u00e7a coach is optimistic ahead of the start of the La Liga season in Mallorca: \u201cWe\u2019re on the right track, we\u2019re ready.\u201d<\/p>\n

Flick sees Lamine \u201con the right path\u201d and appreciates Ferm\u00edn\u2019s growth: \u201cI wasn\u2019t happy with him\u201d – Mundo Deportivo
<\/a>The coach said of the winger, \u201cI\u2019m convinced he\u2019s going to have a fantastic season,\u201d and of Ferm\u00edn he revealed that he didn\u2019t like \u201chis start to preseason, but now he\u2019s doing very well.\u201d<\/p>\n

Flick admits that \u201cI\u2019m not happy\u201d with the signings, although he says that \u201cI trust the club\u201d – Mundo Deportivo
<\/a>The coach is optimistic: \u201cThe same thing happened last year and it turned out well.\u201d<\/p>\n

Flick is saddened by I\u00f1igo\u2019s departure, but he doesn\u2019t ask for another center-back – Mundo Deportivo
<\/a>The Bar\u00e7a manager admitted that he was surprised by the centre-back\u2019s departure and expressed confidence in Gerard Mart\u00edn as a possible replacement for the Basque defender.<\/p>\n

Flick addresses the controversy with Ter Stegen – Mundo Deportivo
<\/a>The Bar\u00e7a coach did not want to go into much detail about what happened to the German goalkeeper due to his medical absence.<\/p>\n

Hansi Flick, injured in his right hand – Mundo Deportivo
<\/a>The coach suffered a fall during Barcelona training.<\/p>\n

Specific work for Lewandowski, who will not be in Mallorca – Mundo Deportivo
<\/a>The Polish striker trained alone for half an hour and then chatted with the physios and Hansi Flick.<\/p>\n

Bar\u00e7a hope to be able to use 80% of Ter Stegen\u2019s salary – Mundo Deportivo
<\/a>The LaLiga Medical Commission certified last Wednesday at the Ciutat Esportiva that the German could be out for at least five months.<\/p>\n

No rush or pressure with Frenkie\u2019s renewal – Mundo Deportivo
<\/a>Bar\u00e7a want him to stay, but within reasonable financial limits. If he succeeds, that\u2019s great, and if not, it won\u2019t be a problem either.<\/p>\n

Conservative plan for Marc Bernal\u2019s return – Mundo Deportivo
<\/a>The player is doing very well but as of now his return is not expected until September, when a full year will have passed since his operation.<\/p>\n

Lewandowski\u2019s challenges for this season and his declaration for Bar\u00e7a: \u201cI love this club\u201d – Mundo Deportivo
<\/a>In an interview with ESPN, the Polish striker, who will miss the league opener in Mallorca due to injury, has set himself several challenges as he approaches the age of 37.<\/p>\n

Aston Villa, new suitor for Hector Fort – Mundo Deportivo
<\/a>Unai Emery\u2019s team has reportedly been exploring the signing of the right-back, who is likely to leave given the limited chance of a starting role at Bar\u00e7a.<\/p>\n

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