Barcelona will be able to register all new signings and renewals before season opener

According to SPORT, FC Barcelona are confident about the registration of both the renewed contracts and fresh arrivals at the club in time for the club’s season-opening contest against Getafe.

The administration is convinced that all transactions will proceed smoothly with all players having a number with the first team from the get-go in the new campaign.

This comes as a big relief considering the club’s delicate financial situation which poses an eternal risk over registrations.

Last season, Jules Kounde sat on the sidelines for the opening games of the season after the Catalans failed to create enough margin to register his name with La Liga. Further, it was the same hurdle that arose with the new contracts of Ronald Araujo and Gavi.

As it stands, Ilkay Gundogan, Inigo Martinez, and even Oriol Romeu will successfully be handed a number in the first team and will be available for the first game of the season. The fourth signing, Vitor Roque, is only scheduled to join the team next summer.

While the Catalans have sufficient margins to register their new signings to date, they do not have the leeway to incorporate any more players.

Xavi Hernandez asks for the signing of a full-back and another midfielder, and both operations can be completed only if Barcelona makes moves on the departure front.

All eyes are now thus on Franck Kessie and Clement Lenglet who are the closest to leaving the Azulgranas. If the Spanish giants wish to sign Bernardo Silva, they would have to move another big name such as Frenkie de Jong, Raphinha, or Ferran Torres.

Barcelona play their La Liga curtain-raiser against Getafe on the 13th of August, and all registrations will be completed by that date. Needless to say, the clarity over registrations will help Xavi plan better for the upcoming season.