Barcelona look set to have Joan Garcia available for their La Liga opener against Mallorca on Saturday, but Marcus Rashford’s participation remains uncertain.
Club sources told SPORT that Garcia’s registration is now “fully secured” and his inclusion in La Liga’s system is “only a matter of time”. Hansi Flick is expected to name the goalkeeper in his squad for the trip to Son Moix.
Rashford’s case is also progressing, but further documentation was submitted in recent hours and a public holiday could delay the process. “All necessary documentation to process the registration has already been provided, and in Rashford’s case, it is now strictly an administrative matter,” Barcelona insist, adding that there are no longer financial hurdles.
The club remain hopeful it could be resolved today, but journalist Alfredo Martinez says it is “highly unlikely” Rashford will be cleared in time. In that event, Flick would need to rely on Ferran Torres or Dani Olmo up front, with Robert Lewandowski sidelined through injury.
Other signings, including Roony Bardghji and Wojciech Szczesny, will have to wait until next week for registration.
