FC Barcelona is in the final stages of completing the paperwork to register its new signings, but the situation of Marcus Rashford remains uncertain. The English forward could make his debut this Saturday against Mallorca, although everything depends on completing the pending financial and administrative procedures. In the meantime, Rashford remains calm and places full trust in Joan Laporta and the club’s management.

Joan García, the Priority

The registration priority is Joan García, whose inclusion depends on LaLiga confirming the long-term absence of Marc-André ter Stegen following his lumbar surgery. If the medical commission validates that the goalkeeper will be out for over four months, part of his contract could be freed to register other pending players. The club believes that, with this allowance and already completed departures like Iñigo Martínez, along with some finalized financial operations, it will be able to officially register not only Joan García but also Marcus Rashford, the second player on the club’s priority list.

Barcelona maintains constant communication with players awaiting registration, sending reassuring messages to both Joan García and the forward from Manchester United. Rashford was aware of the club’s challenges when he signed, but his ambition to wear the Blaugrana shirt remains intact. The English striker hopes to debut this Saturday at Son Moix, although he knows that everything depends on the club completing the necessary paperwork.

€7 Million Guarantee: A Temporary Solution

To address the budget imbalance, the Barcelona Board of Directors, led by Joan Laporta, unanimously approved a €7 million guarantee. This support would allow the club to comply with the 1:1 financial fair play rule and register the pending players: goalkeepers Joan García and Wojciech Szczesny, midfielder Marc Bernal, defender Gerard Martín, and forwards Marcus Rashford and Roony Bardghji. Final approval from LaLiga regarding the VIP box revenue at Spotify Camp Nou is crucial for this measure to take effect.

Preparation for the Season Opener

Meanwhile, Hansi Flick has trained all available players, including reserve team talents like Toni Fernández, Guille Fernández, Jofre Turrents, and Pedro ‘Dro’ Fernández. Robert Lewandowski remains sidelined with a biceps femoris injury, and Ter Stegen continues out, increasing pressure on the club to register Joan García and free up space for Rashford.

If everything proceeds as planned, the English forward could start the season with Barcelona in LaLiga, adding his offensive skills and complementing Ferran Torres, another of Hansi Flick’s options at striker for the opener in the absence of Lewandowski.