FC Barcelona has managed to regsiter three new players for Hansi Flick’s first team squad on the eve of the new season.
UEFA via Getty Images
FC Barcelona has managed to register three new players for Hansi Flick‘s first team squad on the eve of the new season.
The Catalans travel around five hours south by road to Elche on Sunday, and begin the defence of back-to-back La Liga titles under the German while looking to go three-in-a-row for the first time since the Pep Guardiola era.
Culers would take going all the way in the Champions League over that feat if they had to pick, however, and even a strong-performing squad needs reinforcements.
This summer feels different as the first since 2022 where the Catalans have been able to spend big in the transfer market.
In contrast to that “economic levers” bonanza in said year, however, and others this decade, Barca has been able to not just make high profile signings but also get them registered without any fuss.
Remember how Dani Olmo spent almost half a season not being able to don Blaugrana following his move from RB Leipzig?
Thankfully, the likes of Rodri, Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi won’t suffer the same fate.
FC Barcelona has managed to register their three biggest signings
Deco and Co. cleverly bought Gordon before the World Cup, as had they waited until after his impressive run to the semifinals with England, where he scored in that match lost to Argentina, Newcastle United might have demanded far more than €80 million.
Expected to start as a left winger or false 9, he’s cleared to go and provide positional rivalry to Raphinha.
Karim Adeyemi could prove a bargain at €22 million fee with a further €7 million in add-ons, and a solid back up option for Lamine Yamal on the right wing.
He can operate on either flank, though, and also as a striker, while having impressed in preseason alongside both Raphinha and Gordon on the front line.
Last but certainly not least, Rodri is one of the club’s biggest signings of the century, acquired from Manchester City in a deal that could reach up to €76.5 million.
In a relief to the Blaugrana faithful then, all three players have been registered without fuss and could technically feature for FC Barcelona against Elche. Still training away from the group individually on Saturday, however, Rodri will probably not make the trip and should wait to make his official debut.