Ronald Araujo is happy to have returned for preseason at Barcelona.

The defender had a day at La Masia before flying with the squad to Germany.

"We are gradually integrating [into the team]," said Araujo.

"Some were able to rest more than others. It is about adapting more individually because some had more games than others. We are working on that.

"A few days of rest mentally and physically are always good. I have been preparing a lot, especially because of the injury I had last year. I worked hard for that, to try to have a great season and avoid that type of injury."