Spanish football clubs undergo pre-season squad restructuring

Spanish football clubs are navigating pre-season preparations and squad restructuring ahead of the 2026-27 season. FC Barcelona, led by Hansi Flick, aims to secure a third consecutive LaLiga title, a feat not achieved since the Pep Guardiola era. The club is actively managing its roster, with reports indicating that Jules Koundé is a potential target for Arsenal, while the club also explores defensive reinforcements like Natan from Real Betis following Ronald Araújo's move to Liverpool.

Internal squad dynamics at Barcelona show Flick making decisive moves, with Marc Casadó and Héctor Fort reportedly sidelined from the main group as the coach seeks higher-level competition. Meanwhile, other clubs are finalizing their lineups: Nàstic de Tarragona is searching for a goalkeeper to compete with Gaizka Ayesa, and Reus FC is evaluating trialists to complete its squad.

In other divisions, Valencia CF prepares for a friendly against Hércules, and Illes Balears Palma Futsal is set to face Sporting CP. In basketball, Fraikin BM Granollers suffered a narrow pre-season defeat to Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto, and Ilerna Lleida will begin its preparations with key players Atoumane Diagne and Kur Kuath away on international duty.