Barca's captain, ter Stegen, marked out as facing a prolonged spell on the sidelines by La Liga
In a significant development for FC Barcelona, the Spanish club has announced the immediate registration of goalkeeper Joan García. This registration comes as a relief for the team, who are set to face RCD Mallorca in their first league game on Saturday, following Ter Stegen's long-term injury.
Marc-André ter Stegen, the club's captain, has been classified as long-term injured by La Liga due to his back injury. The injury meets the criteria for long-term injury classification, which La Liga defines as a recovery time of four months or more. As a result, Barcelona can register new players without breaching financial fair-play (FFP) regulations by excluding up to 80% of Ter Stegen's salary from their official wage bill.
The registration of García was initially delayed due to financial issues, but with Ter Stegen's cooperation and the resolution of the internal disciplinary procedure against him, the club was able to move forward with the registration. Ter Stegen gave his consent last Friday for his injury report to be forwarded to the Medical Commission of La Liga, paving the way for the long-term injury validation.
The long-term injury classification is crucial for Barcelona to manage their squad registration and salary cap compliance under La Liga's financial fair-play framework. It allows the club to use a portion of Ter Stegen's salary for salary fair-play purposes, providing new possibilities for the team.
However, the registration of García remains contingent on the resolution of FC Barcelona's financial issues. Ter Stegen's dispute with the club has been resolved, and he has regained his captaincy. Despite the challenges, Ter Stegen expressed a desire to look ahead after resolving the matter with the club.
New signing Joan García, intended to replace Ter Stegen as the number one goalkeeper at FC Barcelona, is now set to take the field. With Ter Stegen's recovery time remaining uncertain, García's registration comes at an opportune time for the team.
Barcelona fans will be eagerly awaiting the team's first game of the season, with García set to make his debut in goal. The registration of García, along with the resolution of Ter Stegen's injury situation, provides a promising start to the new season for the Catalan giants.
[1] Barcelona Register Joan García Amid Ter Stegen's Long-Term Injury
[2] La Liga's Long-Term Injury Criteria and Its Impact on FC Barcelona
[3] Barcelona's Salary Cap Issues and the Long-Term Injury of Ter Stegen
[4] Ter Stegen's Refusal to Submit Medical Report Delays Long-Term Injury Validation
[5] How Ter Stegen's Long-Term Injury Helped Barcelona Register New Players
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