In a crucial step for their La Liga campaign, FC Barcelona has officially registered a key star, overcoming financial hurdles.
The reigning Spanish champions, long plagued by Financial Fair Play restrictions, have faced hurdles in registering their full roster.
However, with strategic player departures and additional financial maneuvering, the Blaugrana have successfully cleared a major hurdle, ensuring a key talent is now officially part of their first-team setup for the campaign ahead.
The player in focus is defender Gerard Martin, whose registration in La Liga was confirmed by Barcelona, as per the official La Liga site.
The 23-year-old, who shone last season with a B team license, has now been officially enrolled as a first-team player.
Martin’s registration follows the club’s earlier success in registering Joan Garcia and Marcus Rashford for the season opener against Mallorca.
However, delays in formalities left Martin, alongside Wojciech Szczesny and Roony Bardghji, unregistered for the second match against Levante.
The recent departures of Inaki Pena and Jan Virgili, coupled with the imminent contract termination of Oriol Romeu, have freed up crucial financial space, enabling Barcelona to move forward with their pending registrations.
To further facilitate Martin’s inclusion, Barcelona’s board reportedly committed an additional €5 million in financial guarantees, underscoring their determination to field a competitive squad.
Martin, who celebrated scoring in a 2025 La Liga match against Real Sociedad, brings defensive solidity and versatility, qualities highly valued by manager Hansi Flick.
His successful registration marks a pivotal moment for the club, allowing them to integrate a promising talent into their first-team plans as they aim to defend their La Liga crown.
With the transfer window still active, Barcelona’s proactive approach signals its commitment to overcoming financial constraints while building a squad capable of competing for major honors.
As Martin takes his place among the first team, fans will be eager to see his impact in the battles ahead.
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