A Barcelona player has tested positive for COVID-19.

The player is one of the nine who had returned to start pre-season, although he is not part of the club's Champions League squad in Lisbon.

"The player is asymptomatic, in good health and isolated at home," Barcelona said.

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The nine players to have started pre-season are Pedri, Francisco Trincao, Matheus Fernandes, Jean-Clair Todibo, Moussa Wague, Carles Alena, Rafinha Alcantara, Juan Miranda and Oriol Busquets.

Players had to take tests on their arrival to training in order to rule out further positives.

More tests and check-ups will follow on Wednesday ahead of training beginning on Thursday.

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