Following PCR tests conducted yesterday afternoon on the group of nine Barcelona players due to begin the preseason, one of them has tested positive for COVID-19.
According to the statement, the player has no symptoms, he’s in good health and has been quarantined at his home.
The club has reported the matter to the relevant sporting and health authorities. All persons who have been in contact with the player have been tracked to perform the corresponding PCR tests.
The club explained that the player has not been in contact with any of the senior team players who are scheduled to travel to Lisbon this tomorrow to compete in the Champions League quarter-final against German Champion, Bayern Munich.