Overview
- The Barcelona captain posted a training video and said he will fly back on Friday to link up with the team before Sunday’s final.
- He left the camp on Tuesday due to knee discomfort and underwent tests with surgeon Joan Carles Monllau, who treated his 2024 patellar-tendon rupture.
- Sporting director Deco said the issue was not serious and that the goalkeeper is calm after evaluations.
- Youth keeper Diego Kochen traveled urgently to Saudi Arabia for the semifinal as cover and remains with the first team.
- Discussions with Girona over a possible loan continue, though his reported €20 million gross salary and Joan Garcia’s status as starter complicate any agreement.