Barça's preseason has started with a lot of positive news. To begin with, because of the two signings that have arrived. Joan García has arrived to be the team's new starting goalkeeper, in a clear bet by the club.
Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford has landed on loan from Manchester, in a very beneficial operation for the club financially, which allows Flick to have a versatile piece.
Both signings are very beneficial for the team, especially because they solve clear needs in the squad. Joan García is set to be a reliable starting goalkeeper for the coming years, while Rashford, if he regains his best form, could become a key piece.
A good first preseason test
In addition to the reinforcements, another reason for joy for Barça has been the strong performance in its first preseason test, where it won 3-1 against Vissel Kobe. The match left great collective impressions and confirmed that the team keeps improving.
One of the standout names of the match was Roony Bardghji, the young Swedish winger who arrived from Copenhagen for only €2 million. In his debut, he made it clear why the club bet on him: boldness, speed, and a great shot that make him a very serious attacking alternative.
Roony is one of the big surprises of the summer and Flick is already considering integrating him permanently into the first team. His performance has caused a wave of optimism and many already see him as a possible game-changer for this season, especially to give players like Lamine a rest.
The big preseason breakout comes from La Masia
If Roony has impressed, the big revelation from La Masia has been Pedro Fernández, better known as "Dro". This attacking midfielder, just 17 years old, has surprised Flick during training sessions with his maturity, vision, and ability to make decisions in the final third. "Dro" is aiming high and could become one of the standout names of the season if he keeps progressing like this.
In fact, at the club, they're already seriously talking about how, if Dani Olmo or Fermín don't keep their level in the attacking midfield, "Dro" could take important minutes from them. His natural talent, combined with his attitude and hunger for success, have raised a lot of expectations. Preseason has only just begun, but at Barça there are plenty of reasons to dream.