FC Barcelona News: 5 June 2018; Preseason Start Date Revealed, 14 Barca Players Going to World Cup

14 players to represent FC Barcelona at Russia World Cup | FC Barcelona
Official squad lists for the World Cup announced on Monday, read on to see which 14 Barça players from nine different countries will be in Russia this summer.

Barça to open preseason on July 16 | FC Barcelona
Eight days after reporting to preseason training camp, Barça will travel to Beaverton, Oregon for a three-day training camp at Nike Headquarters. Barça will then play three friendlies to wrap up the 12-day US tour before returning to Barcelona on August 5th.

Samuel Umtiti renews with Barça for five more seasons | FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti signed a five-year contract extension with FC Barcelona on Monday, the club announced. His new buyout clause has been set at €500m. The 24-year-old Frenchman made the signing official at Camp Nou on Monday morning, at a ceremony and press conference attended by Club President Josep Maria Bartomeu and a gaggle of local and international media.

Barcelona will spend but youngsters have a chance -- president Josep Maria Bartomeu | ESPN
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has told ESPN he expects new faces to join the club this summer as they look to build on a domestic double by ending Real Madrid’s domination in the Champions League next season.

Barca stand firm on Rafinha price | Football Espana
Barcelona are not willing to negotiate with Inter’s request to lower the asking price for midfielder Rafinha Alcantara, say reports. Brazilian midfielder Rafinha joined the Nerazzurri from Barca in a loan deal in January and made 17 appearances in Serie A, starting 12 of those games.

This week’s must-see friendlies! | FC Barcelona
France, Argentina, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Croatia, Brazil, and Uruguay are in action as they wind down preparations for this month’s World Cup