Barcelona begins their pre-season against Vissel Kobe in Japan after a prior cancellation due to a conflict with the promoter was addressed. The Liga champions have only signed two notable players, goalkeeper Joan Garcia from Espanyol and Marcus Rashford on a season-long loan from Manchester United. This summer has involved substantial hype around Lamine Yamal and the uncertainty of returning to Camp Nou. Veteran striker Robert Lewandowski expressed the team's ambitions for the upcoming season, acknowledging the pressure of being champions and welcoming Rashford's versatility in the squad.
The match had been cancelled due to a row between the Catalan club and the promoter before the unspecified issue was resolved and the squad jetted out to the Far East.
Barca have only signed two players but even they have caused a stir.
Rashford has joined on a season-long loan with Barca having an option to buy next summer.
Lewandowski is excited at having Rashford alongside him in Barca's front three.
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