Robert Fernandez and Urbano Ortega went to various international fixtures during the break to watch future signings. Barcelona’s sporting director and Urbano, the chief of scouting, went to watch Spain U21 play Italy in Rome. There was one main player they went to see: Hector Bellerin. The Arsenal right-back and starter for Albert Celades’ youth side is the club’s prime objective for the summer ahead.
Then on Tuesday they went to Paris. This time to see the various young talented France players on display, particularly Mbappe, Lemar and Tolisso.