Barcelona are facing a high-pressure race against the clock as they urgently work to register Marcus Rashford, Wojciech Szczęsny, and Gerard Martín before the opening La Liga fixture. Sources close to the club confirm these three signings are considered top priority for immediate first-team registration, with the administrative deadline looming large.
Rashford’s arrival from Manchester United would be a massive boost to Barça’s attacking power, while Szczęsny, signed from Juventus, is expected to bring world-class experience and leadership between the posts. Gerard Martín, the young defensive talent, is also seen as a vital addition, offering much-needed depth to Hansi Flick’s backline.
In contrast, the cases of Roony Bardghji, Marc Bernal, and Héctor Fort are not considered urgent. These players can be registered under a reserve licence, giving Barcelona more flexibility to navigate the strict La Liga salary cap regulations without rushing their paperwork. This staggered approach allows the club to focus its resources and attention on ensuring their headline signings are cleared to play from matchday one.
Insiders say the Barça board is working around the clock with La Liga officials to finalise the registrations, with multiple legal and financial teams involved to meet compliance requirements. The urgency stems not just from competition rules, but also from the club’s desire to present their new stars to fans at Camp Nou as soon as possible.
If all goes to plan, supporters could witness one of the most star-studded Barcelona debuts in years, with Rashford, Szczęsny, and Martín all stepping onto the pitch together for the first time against Mallorca. The next few days will be critical—and potentially history-making—for the Catalan giants.
