FC Barcelona is urgently working to register a vital star player before their pivotal La Liga match against Levante.
Having successfully registered Joan Garcia and Marcus Rashford for their opening fixture against RCD Mallorca, the club is now focused on resolving the status of several key players.
The sporting management, under pressure from manager Hansi Flick to restore squad stability, is prioritizing one veteran’s registration to ensure he is available for selection in the crucial clash.
The player at the heart of this effort is Wojciech Szczesny, the experienced Polish goalkeeper who was notably absent from the Mallorca matchday squad, as reported by Diario Sport.
Barcelona is working diligently to secure his registration, with Flick eager to integrate the former Juventus star into the team.
To achieve this, the club must create financial space by finalizing the departures of Oriol Romeu and Inaki Pena.
Meeting La Liga’s 1:1 Fair Play rule is critical, and Barcelona is optimistic about achieving this before the transfer window closes.
The situation with Romeu is complex, as negotiations for a contract termination are ongoing. Initially, Barcelona hoped to release him on a free transfer while saving his full salary, but delays have forced concessions, with the club likely covering part of his wages.
Potential destinations for Romeu are limited, adding urgency to the talks.
Meanwhile, Pena’s case is progressing more smoothly.
Barcelona plans to extend its contract by a year, redistributing his salary to facilitate a loan move.
Serie A’s Como are frontrunners to secure Pena before Wednesday, with Celta Vigo also in the mix.
If both exits are finalized, Barcelona believes they can register Szczesny, who is set to wear the No. 25 shirt, in time for the Levante match.
This would mark a significant step toward squad stability, allowing Flick to field his preferred lineup.
With the transfer window nearing its close, Barcelona’s swift action will be crucial to ensuring Szczesny’s debut and maintaining their competitive edge.
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