Barcelona has devised a confidential strategy to register their new signings, Joan Garcia and Marcus Rashford, navigating La Liga’s financial regulations.
As the 2025-26 La Liga season approaches, FC Barcelona is gearing up for a critical period of squad management and financial restructuring.
The Catalan club has been under scrutiny to balance its books while integrating new talent into the team, especially with pre-season preparations underway.
The focus remains on ensuring compliance with La Liga’s strict financial regulations as the team prepares for their opening match against Mallorca on August 16.
Recent reports from Mundo Deportivo reveal that Barcelona is not solely relying on Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s injury to facilitate the registration of new goalkeeper Joan Garcia.
The club was taken aback by ter Stegen’s announcement of undergoing surgery with a projected three-month recovery, a move they suspect might complicate Garcia’s registration.
Under La Liga rules, only injuries exceeding four months allow 80% of a player’s salary to be used for new signings.
However, Barcelona has alternative strategies, including revenue from VIP seat sales at Spotify Camp Nou or Montjuic, and potentially a financial guarantee from president Joan Laporta or board members, to secure Garcia’s registration without depending on ter Stegen’s absence.
This proactive approach has already been communicated to Garcia and his agent during a meeting with sporting director Deco, underscoring the club’s priority to register the 24-year-old, who has impressed in pre-season.
Garcia is slated to start as the number one goalkeeper, ahead of Wojciech Szczesny and Marcus Rashford’s registrations.
The club’s medical tribunal will assess Ter Stegen’s recovery timeline post-surgery, but Barcelona is prepared with a backup plan if the injury doesn’t meet the required duration.
This strategic maneuvering highlights Barcelona’s determination to overcome financial hurdles and build a competitive squad, with Garcia’s integration seen as a key step toward success in the upcoming campaign
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