Rewritten Title:
Barcelona’s Strategic Moves: Securing Key Signings Amid Financial Challenges
Barcelona’s Transfer Push: García Signed, More to Come
Barcelona has officially secured the signing of Juan García after La Liga’s medical commission confirmed Marc-André ter Stegen’s long-term injury. This marks the club’s first official registration, but three more high-profile signings—Marcus Rashford, Wojciech Szczęsny, and Gerard Martín—remain pending. The club is working swiftly to finalize these deals.
Meanwhile, players like Bradgi, Bernal, and Héctor Fort are not immediate priorities and may be registered as reserve-team players. García’s signing was facilitated by ter Stegen’s injury exemption rather than a return to La Liga’s 1:1 rule, but Barcelona has a roadmap to register the remaining stars.
The 1:1 Rule: A Critical Hurdle
Barcelona’s primary focus is reinstating the 1:1 rule, which would allow the club to register all new signings at once. This hinges on the approval of Spotify Camp Nou’s VIP seating revenue by La Liga auditors. The club submitted financial reports months ago, but delays have pushed the decision into mid-August.
While sporting directors remain optimistic, prolonged uncertainty has raised doubts. La Liga initially suspended Barcelona’s 1:1 eligibility in January due to incomplete financial documentation regarding the stadium’s premium seating.
Backup Plan: Board Guarantees
Should the VIP seating issue remain unresolved by the transfer deadline, President Joan Laporta has activated a €7 million guarantee approved by the board last Wednesday. This emergency fund—backed collectively by board members—will cover player registrations if La Liga rejects the seating revenue proposal.
The €7 million aligns with the salary cap space needed to finalize transfers without the 1:1 rule. Barcelona has already freed up funds by offloading fringe players like Lenglet and Ansu Fati, with Oriol Romeu, Iñaki Peña, and Héctor Fort expected to follow.
Flick’s Waiting Game
Manager Hans-Dieter Flick faces a squad dilemma ahead of Saturday’s match against Mallorca, as most new signings may not be registered in time. For now, García remains his only confirmed addition.
Barcelona’s transfer saga continues, blending financial strategy with on-field ambition. The next few weeks will determine whether the club can secure its targets—and at what cost.
(Images: Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium and team training sessions)
