Following their training camp in England and friendly victory over Celtic,
Barcelona returned to training back home on Monday and welcomed a number of big names.
Due to the Copa America and European Championship, a hefty amount of the first-team squad were given added leave, but Gerard Pique, Andres Iniesta, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, Ivan Rakitic, Javier Mascherano, Thomas Vermaelen, Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Claudio Bravo all returned.
In particular, the race to become number one goalkeeper is something that boss Luis Enrique will keep a close eye on and while Bravo was expected back, ter Stegen joined up after cutting short his holiday.
Both stoppers have been linked with a move to Manchester City in recent months, something which would see them join former Blaugrana boss Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium.
A surprise inclusion in the session was Douglas - the Brazilian defender not expected until August 8 - alongside new signings Samuel Umtiti, Lucas Digne and Andre Gomes.
Ahead of the new campaign, Barcelona will face Leicester City in Stockholm before a return to England to face Liverpool in another friendly on August 6.
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