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FC Barcelona registers new signings ahead of La Liga opener
FC Barcelona has successfully registered several new signings with La Liga ahead of their season opener against Elche. Key players now eligible to play include Rodri (number 16), Anthony Gordon (number 17), and Karim Adeyemi (number 14). Other registered players include Andreas Christensen and João Cancelo, while goalkeeper Joan García will take over the number 1 shirt.
Despite these administrative successes, the club continues to face challenges in the transfer market, specifically regarding the search for a replacement for Robert Lewandowski. Sporting Director Deco has acknowledged that while Gordon and Adeyemi cover roles previously held by Ferran Torres, finding a high-level central striker remains a priority for manager Hansi Flick. Names such as Julián Álvarez and Viktor Gyökeres have been linked to the club, though no deal has been finalized.
Financially, the club has been active in managing its wage bill through player departures, including the sales of Ferran Torres to PSG and Ansu Fati to Monaco, as well as the transfer of Tommy Marqués to Braga for 11 million euros. These moves are intended to provide the necessary flexibility to comply with La Liga's financial fair play regulations.
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Deco · FC Barcelona · Ferran Torres · Hansi Flick · Karim Adeyemi · La Liga · Robert Lewandowski · Rodri