On Sunday, July 13, 2025, Barcelona’s first team reported back to the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper for mandatory pre-season medical evaluations, officially kicking off the 2025/26 season.
The session, a standard procedure in pre-season, included the majority of first-team members, among them Joan Garcia—who has been working out individually—and 10 players from Barça Atlètic who are expected to link up with the senior squad.
Pablo Torre was noticeably missing, as the club revealed he didn’t take part in the medical examinations due to continuing talks regarding his future.
These medicals are a key requirement ahead of Hansi Flick’s inaugural training session for the new season, set for Monday, July 14, 2025.
This session marks the beginning of a ten-day training period before the team heads off on their Asian tour on July 24, with stops in Japan and South Korea.
The tour forms a key part of Barcelona’s pre-season plan to sharpen the squad ahead of the upcoming campaign.
Pablo Torre’s absence has fueled questions about his future at the club.
The 22-year-old midfielder, signed from Racing Santander in 2022, has found it difficult to secure consistent playing time under Hansi Flick and spent last season on loan at Girona.
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