Barcelona Can Register Joan García After Ter Stegen Injury Ruling

Barcelona's ability to register Joan García comes as a significant relief, addressing immediate goalkeeper needs and providing roster flexibility. The decision by LaLiga to classify Ter Stegen’s injury as long-term was crucial, as it allows the club to navigate financial constraints.

The situation arose from Ter Stegen's back surgery, initially projected to sideline him for three months. LaLiga requires a roughly four-month absence for an injury to be deemed long-term. This discrepancy led to internal tensions, with Ter Stegen temporarily losing his captaincy before agreeing to the club's injury report. The resolution enables García, signed for €25 million from Espanyol, to be available for selection.

Furthermore, Barcelona's board is preparing a €7 million guarantee against future earnings to register other players, including Marcus Rashford and Roony Bardghji, ensuring they comply with LaLiga's financial regulations.

Barcelona was initially unable to register García due to being in excess of LaLiga's financial fair play rules. The long-term injury designation for Ter Stegen allowed them to use his salary space.

LaLiga defines a long-term injury as one that keeps a player sidelined for roughly four months, allowing clubs to register new players in their place.

Barcelona's board is preparing a €7 million guarantee against future earnings to ensure the registration of players like Rashford and Bardghji.

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