US EditionBarcelona's Rashford, Garcia Registered by LaLiga in Time for Opener
Barcelona navigates LaLiga financial rules by reallocating salary space and extending contracts to register Marcus Rashford and Joan Garcia for the season opener, sources say.
- Barcelona registered Marcus Rashford and Joan Garcia in their LaLiga squad ahead of the season opener against Mallorca on August 16, 2025.
- LaLiga approval was necessary due to Barcelona's financial restrictions and reliance on salary space freed by Marc-André ter Stegen's injury and contract adjustments.
- A combination of transactions, including selling Francisco Trincão’s remaining rights and restructuring Jules Koundé’s contract, freed up the necessary salary budget to add Rashford and Garcia to the squad.
- Coach Hansi Flick expressed frustration at the registration uncertainty but confirmed both players are available, while president Joan Laporta said they can play if Flick wants, stating belief in the club.
- Rashford's registration allows Barcelona to begin their title defense with an almost full squad, though some players remain unregistered and further financial approvals are pending.
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La Liga: Barcelona register Marcus Rashford, Joan Garcia amidst FFP concerns
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right4Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution36% Left, 36% Right
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- 36% of the sources lean Left, 36% of the sources lean Right
36% Right
L 36%
C 27%
R 36%
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