Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed that new signings Andreas Christensen and Franck Kessie will be unveiled in the coming week.
Both Christensen and Kessie are widely expected to become Barca players, with their contracts having expired at Chelsea and AC Milan, respectively.
Laporta has now stated that while Kessie will be unveiled on Wednesday (July 6), Christensen's presentation will take place on Thursday (July 7).
He said (via Victor Navarro):
“We will present Kessié on Wednesday and Christensen on Thursday”
The duo are set to become Barca's first signings of the summer, with manager Xavi Hernandez keen to bolster his squad ahead of the season.
Christensen will contend with the likes of Gerard Pique, Ronald Araujo and Eric Garcia for a starting berth in the center of Barcelona's defense.
He was a key member of the Chelsea team under Thomas Tuchel, with the Dane shining in a five-man defensive system at Stamford Bridge.
Meanwhile, Kessie will be part of the Blaugrana midfield that already boasts the likes of Sergio Busquets, Pedri and Nico Gonzalez.
The Ivorian midfielder scored six goals in 31 league appearances last season as AC Milan won the Serie A title.
It remains to be seen whether Frankie de Jong will remain part of Barca's midfield as he continues to be linked with a move to Manchester United (via Goal.com).
However, Laporta has played down speculation linking the Dutchman with an exit from the the Camp Nou.
Barcelona could make Leeds United star Raphinha their third summer signing
Barcelona could make Leeds United winger Raphinha their third summer signing.
The La Liga giants have agreed a €60 million fee with Leeds for the 25-year-old (via journalist Gerard Romero).
The Brazilian played a crucial role as Leeds avoided relegation from the Premier League last season.
He made 35 league appearances in the 2021-22 campaign, scoring 11 goals and providing three assists.
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AndreSmart
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One of the major problem Barca has is not knowing when to let go, a player like busquet should be allowed to go face new challenges elsewhere.He is indeed a living legend of the club but I think his time Barca give younger players time to show their potentials. How can u be ready to part ways with F.D Jong but not willing to let aging player like busquet to go, I wonder why the rivalry with R. Madrid won't allow them to learn few good things from them especially business/ management wise.
Frank kessie is his replacement, Xavi is looking for a CB because he doesn't want pique to be our starting CB again with Araujo
Junaeilnoz
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zehcdkos
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FINALLY.......BARCA HAS A DEFENSIVE MIDFIELDER 🔥
diucdrz
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Fantastic super
LKD
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Finally, Barcelona is on track...
Momoduseh
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that is a good decision Barcelona need competition this season
besdlnosuz
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can't wait 🏃♀️🏃♀️
babdlmnpru
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busquets and pique should follow xavi, valdes, alves, iniesta, messi out of barca so the younger generation will have a chance at building a better future...depay, puig, pjanic, braithwaite, dest, lenglet, and roberto should have their contracts rescinded and leave
Tocbklprsz
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he is leaving next summer
I hope so
MkonoJr
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One of the major problem Barca has is not knowing when to let go, a player like busquet should be allowed to go face new challenges elsewhere.He is indeed a living legend of the club but I think his time Barca give younger players time to show their potentials. How can u be ready to part ways with F.D Jong but not willing to let aging player like busquet to go, I wonder why the rivalry with R. Madrid won't allow them to learn few good things from them especially business/ management wise.
he is leaving next summer
Feuacimp
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two signing from Laporta good job next is raphinha
duoeimno
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Only man city and Liverpool are more active than barca this transfer window.
Hekemnoz
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welcome in advance
Tocbklprsz
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One of the major problem Barca has is not knowing when to let go, a player like busquet should be allowed to go face new challenges elsewhere.He is indeed a living legend of the club but I think his time Barca give younger players time to show their potentials. How can u be ready to part ways with F.D Jong but not willing to let aging player like busquet to go, I wonder why the rivalry with R. Madrid won't allow them to learn few good things from them especially business/ management wise.
Cupbinostz
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Welcome to Barca. Two great additions and one more on the way. Good job Laporta.
mukabdorst
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am waiting for this
Mabel43
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Three amazing people in one picture👏❤️✅