Posted on Sep 06, 2025 / Sports
FC Barcelona revealed a flurry of club developments ahead of their much-anticipated Champions League opener against Paris Saint-Germain on October 1. Club legend Hristo Stoichkov publicly backed rising star Lamine Yamal as a future Ballon d’Or winner, amplifying anticipation around the 16-year-old phenom. Meanwhile, contract extension talks are intensifying with midfield mainstay Frenkie de Jong as the club looks to lock in stability through 2026 and beyond. Defender Emilka Szymczak signed a long-term deal through 2029 and was promptly loaned to Liverpool for development. Meanwhile, first-team aspirants like Roony Bardghji are staking their claim, while recovery updates on Marc Bernal offer reassurance ahead of the busy campaign.
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