Barcelona’s Registration Crisis: How Financial Strain Has Forced Executives to Risk Their Own Fortunes
Barcelona’s financial troubles are far from over. Despite their stature as one of the most famous football clubs in the world, they continue to wrestle with La Liga’s strict salary cap regulations — rules designed to prevent clubs from overspending and risking insolvency. Right now, the Catalan giants find themselves in a familiar yet dangerous position: they cannot register several of their newest signings because the club’s wage bill has once again exceeded the allowable limit.
Among those caught in this bureaucratic and financial limbo is Marcus Rashford, the high-profile loanee from Manchester United. His arrival was expected to inject firepower and versatility into Barça’s frontline, but unless the club’s situation changes rapidly, Rashford and other signings will be forced to sit out official matches.
The Full List of Unregistered Players:
- Marcus Rashford (loan, Manchester United)
- Joan García
- Roony Bardghi
- Gerard Martín
- Wojciech Szczęsny
La Liga’s stance is firm — no player can be registered unless the club meets the financial fair play requirements. For Barcelona, this means either cutting costs, generating more revenue, or providing the league with a financial guarantee strong enough to prove they can sustain these contracts without breaching the cap.
That’s where the story takes a dramatic turn. In an unprecedented and risky show of commitment, several top Barcelona executives have stepped forward to use their personal wealth as a safety net. They are preparing a £6 million bank guarantee backed by their own funds. This isn’t just a symbolic gesture — it means that if the club fails to meet its obligations, these individuals would personally be liable for that amount.
Such an act underlines the urgency of the situation. The executives understand that without immediate action, Barcelona could begin the season without key players, damaging both their title hopes and their global reputation. The Athletic reports that this move is one of the few remaining options available to the club before the registration deadline passes.
This is not the first time Barcelona have had to take extreme measures to navigate financial roadblocks. In previous seasons, the club resorted to controversial “economic levers” — selling future TV rights and licensing deals — just to balance the books and sign players. But this latest step, involving personal financial risk from the executives themselves, is a testament to the desperation and determination within the Camp Nou offices.
For now, the football world is watching closely. Will La Liga accept the guarantee? Will Rashford and the rest of the unregistered signings be available for selection? Or will this be another chapter in Barcelona’s turbulent recent history where off-pitch struggles overshadow the football itself?
One thing is certain — the stakes could hardly be higher, and the clock is ticking.
Source: The Athletic FC
