Official: Barcelona register three more players ahead of season opener vs Getafe

The registration spree continues at FC Barcelona as the Blaugrana have registered three more players today in the form of captain Sergi Roberto, new signing Oriol Romeu, and returning loanee Ez Abde.

Having generated enough Fair Play margin to go ahead with registrations, the La Liga champions registered Ronald Araujo and Ilkay Gundogan over the past 24 hours.

And, as was reported earlier today, Roberto, Abde, and Romeu are the latest to be added to the list.

Roberto, who is now the first captain of the club, signed a new contract with the club earlier this year, but the deal had not been registered until now.

As for Romeu, the midfielder arrived from Girona, returning to his boyhood club in a deal worth around €4 million. Given that he is the first-choice defensive midfielder, his registration was key for the Blaugrana.

Meanwhile, Abde spent the last season away on loan at Osasuna where he made a good impression.

A solid pre-season, coupled with Ousmane Dembele’s exit, has meant that the Moroccan is set for a first-team spot in Xavi’s squad, with the registration putting an end to speculations over his future.

Romeu will be wearing the No. 18 kit vacated by Jordi Alba, while Abde will don the #16 jersey. Roberto will continue with his No. 20 shirt.

Barça are expected to register the remaining players tomorrow, in time for the game against Getafe, although there is a possibility that Marcos Alonso could be left unregistered for the time being.