According to Mundo Deportivo (MD), FC Barcelona will be required to pay €115,000 in registration fees to the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) as part of the official onboarding process for new signings Marcus Rashford and Joan García.
The RFEF charges a standard registration fee of €57,800 per player, meaning the club must pay a combined €115,600 to officially register both players for the upcoming 2025/26 La Liga season. These fees are mandatory for all clubs registering incoming transfers within the Spanish football system and are a routine, albeit costly, part of summer business.
In addition to those initial fees, Barcelona will also need to cover annual player licensing costs, which amount to €1,286 per registered player. With a squad size of 25 players, the total licensing expense for the season will rise to €31,000. These fees ensure that all players are eligible under RFEF regulations and cover administrative, insurance, and league participation costs.While these amounts may seem modest compared to transfer fees and salaries, they are part of the rigorous financial framework La Liga enforces to maintain control over club operations and squad compliance. This is especially significant for a club like Barcelona, which continues to operate under strict economic oversight due to previous financial challenges.
These figures highlight the behind-the-scenes costs that come with high-profile transfers such as Rashford’s recent arrival and the integration of Joan García, both of whom are expected to play key roles under Hansi Flick this season.As the club continues to reshape its squad for a competitive 2025/26 campaign, these logistical and financial details serve as a reminder that rebuilding at the top level involves much more than just talent on the pitch it also requires strategic management off it
