Barcelona new signing edges closer to debut after completing full training session

Barcelona new signing edges closer to debut after completing full training session FC Barcelona trained at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper today, continuing their preparations for Sunday’s La Liga clash against Valencia. And, according to MARCA , deadline-day arrival Gabriel Jesus completed the full session alongside his teammates after being involved in only part of Thursday’s workout . For the 29-year-old striker, it marked his second training session with his new teammates and another positive step in his adaptation to the squad. Jesus edging closer to his debut Gabriel Jesus joined Barcelona as the club’s final signing of the summer transfer window. The Brazilian forward was signed late in the window after a move for Julian Alvarez failed, with Barça paying €10 million plus add-ons for his services. The former Arsenal forward, who has been given the No. 9 shirt at Barça, begun working with his teammates on Thursday before taking a step forward today. He handled the workload well and trained without any problems, meaning the countdown to his first appearance in Blaugrana colours is now well under way. However, it remains unclear whether he will travel with the squad for Sunday’s match against Valencia at Mestalla. Hansi Flick has not yet made a final decision on whether to include the Brazilian in the squad. If he does make the trip, the intention would not necessarily be for him to play, but rather to allow him to spend more time with his new teammates and accelerate his integration into the dressing room. Nonetheless, he is now closing in on his first competitive appearance for the La Liga champions. Gavi ready to return Meanwhile, there was also positive news regarding Gavi, who completed the entire training session with the rest of the group today. Back in full training. (Photo by Francisco Macia/Getty Images) The La Masia midfielder has now fully recovered from the contusion he suffered in Barça’s opening La Liga match against Elche, which led to him missing the games against Athletic Club and Rayo Vallecano. Having now trained with the group, Gavi is expected to return to the squad for Sunday’s meeting with Valencia. Another notable development from the training session was young winger Iu Martinez’s continued presence, having trained with the senior squad on Thursday as well. The 17-year-old La Masia talent has been brought into first-team training following Jesse Bisiwu’s recent injury blow.