FC Barcelona has confirmed that its next home encounter with Girona will take place at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Montjuic, rather than the iconic Spotify Camp Nou. The official announcement underscores the club’s ongoing scheduling adjustments and leaves fans anticipating Camp Nou’s eventual return.

Fermin Lopez, the 22-year-old Barcelona midfielder, has dismissed rumors that he was ever close to leaving for the Premier League this summer. He insists he never doubted his place in the Catalan club’s roster, despite the reported interest.

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick is considering promoting a young defender to the first team following an injury to full-back Alejandro Balde. Journalist Moisés Llorens reports that Flick is looking within the club’s youth ranks to bolster his defensive options.