FC Barcelona News: 22 August 2025; Preparations continue for Levante, Jules Kounde signs new contract until 2030

Training and a birthday – FC Barcelona
Robert Lewandowski turned 37 Thursday and worked out with the squad just two days ahead of the visit to Levante.

Fond memories at the Ciutat de València – FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona will be back at the Ciutat de València for the first time in three years.

Jules Kounde signs new FC Barcelona contract until 2030 – FC Barcelona
French defender joined by Joan Laporta and members of the Sports Commission at Thursday’s signing.

UEFA agrees to Barcelona playing away from home in the Champions League opener – Mundo Deportivo
According to Catalunya Ràdio, the organization is unofficially attending to the club’s request, which will thus have more time for the second matchday match (September 30 or October 1) at the Spotify Camp Nou or the Estadi Olímpic.

Koundé sees the Champions League as a “goal” and “not an obsession” and picks the Ballon d’Or – Mundo Deportivo
The French defender, accompanied by his team, stopped by the president’s office to sign the new contract.

Casadó for Rabiot, an option already being discussed in France for Marseille – Mundo Deportivo
Olympique Marseille put the French midfielder on the market after his dispute with a teammate and is scouring the market for a world-class midfielder.

Iñaki Peña and the conditions for his departure – Mundo Deportivo
Barça and the player have agreed to renew his contract for another year and for him to go out on loan, but the interested clubs must still release one of their players before the player can join.

Source: barcablaugranes.com