Barcelona may need to part ways with up to seven players this summer to enable the registration of goalkeeper Joan Garcia and potential signing Nico Williams, according to recent reports.
The LaLiga champions have already secured Garcia from city rivals Espanyol and are actively pursuing Athletic Club winger Williams. However, the club's ongoing financial constraints could prevent them from registering both players for the upcoming season.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona officials remain confident they can navigate these challenges without making a major sale. The Catalan giants have reportedly placed seven players on the transfer list: Ansu Fati, Pau Victor, Pablo Torre, Inaki Pena, Oriol Romeu, Andreas Christensen, and first-choice goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
Barcelona's Financial Struggles
Barcelona has been grappling with severe financial difficulties for several years, with club debts reportedly reaching billions of euros. Their ability to sign and register new players has been significantly hampered by LaLiga's strict 1:1 financial rule, which stipulates that clubs can only spend in proportion to their income and available funds.
Despite these challenges, club president Joan Laporta has expressed optimism, stating that financial compliance will not be an issue next season and promising "exciting" developments ahead for supporters.
Reports suggest that Williams has already agreed to a six-year deal with Barcelona and is willing to reduce his salary to facilitate the move from Athletic Club.
The potential departures, particularly that of long-serving goalkeeper ter Stegen, would mark a significant shift in Barcelona's squad composition as they attempt to rebuild while managing their financial obligations.
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