Amid the positive atmosphere at Barcelona as preparations for the new season begin, signs of a silent crisis have emerged that could affect the participation of one of the club’s most prominent summer signings, particularly the English star who arrived from the Premier League.
Although the player has taken part in training and expressed his happiness at joining the Blaugrana, details regarding his registration in the official squad remain unresolved, amid strict restrictions imposed by Financial Fair Play regulations on Joan Laporta’s administration.
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Three of the most notable new players have not yet been registered for the first team: goalkeeper Garcia, Rashford, and Swedish talent Ronnie Bardghji. This situation has opened the door to speculation about their immediate futures with the team and the possibility of their participation at the start of La Liga.
As for goalkeeper Garcia, the situation could be resolved relatively easily if Ter Stegen is confirmed to be out for an extended period, as he can be administratively replaced. Bardghji, meanwhile, is expected to be registered with the reserve team without any complications.
The most complicated situation concerns Marcus Rashford, who joined from Manchester United on loan. His registration requires Barcelona to free up financial space within the Financial Fair Play limits, which is a task the club is currently working on urgently before the start of the season.
Despite the uncertainty, Rashford appeared calm and confident in his interview with the media, asserting:
“This is something the club has to deal with, and I’m confident they’ll handle it the right way. My focus now is on training and preparing to compete.”
Rashford, who chose the number 14 shirt, expressed his great ambition with Barcelona, saying his dream is to win the Champions League this season. He added:
“Last season was strong, and we’ll aim to improve on it by winning the biggest tournament in Europe. We have the quality.”
He also addressed his technical role, explaining his flexibility in playing multiple attacking positions, whether as a winger or a striker. He emphasized that:
“Creating chances and scoring goals from different positions is key to success in an attacking team like Barcelona.”
Between the management’s promises, the player’s confidence, and the fans’ high expectations, the next few days will be crucial in determining Rashford’s future at Barcelona. Whether he will be present from the first matchday or whether his big debut will be postponed due to the club’s financial constraints remains to be seen.
