This Wednesday, FC Barcelona's offices will be busier than usual. Joan Laporta, the club's president, has called an extraordinary meeting with its board of directors. The objective: to analyze the financial situation and make strategic decisions regarding the transfer window closure and economic "fair play".
The main focus will be on the need for a guarantee of seven million euros. This request arises because the budget for the sections, especially basketball, has exceeded the planned limits.
Not everyone on the board views this measure favorably. According to "Rac 1", some directors are showing reluctance, especially because this will be an election year. The political and economic risk is, therefore, significant.
Guarantees and pending signings
Beyond basketball, Barça is also studying the situation of some of its recent signings. Joan Garcia, Marcus Rashford, Roony Bardghji, Szczesny, Gerard Martín, and Marc Bernal are on the list. The board will assess whether it's necessary to prepare an additional guarantee to ensure their registration in case the procedures aren't completed before the transfer window closes.
Inside the club, there is optimism. The general feeling is that this second guarantee probably won't be necessary. Laporta's planning and strategy suggest that the registrations will be solved without the need to commit more resources.
Rashford, waiting for decisions
Amid this whirlwind, Marcus Rashford remains in a delicate situation. His participation will depend directly on the decisions made by the board.
Every financial and administrative move can affect his registration. The English star keeps training, waiting for Barça to overcome the financial limits that will define his immediate future.
An open door thanks to Ter Stegen
The situation is becoming more complicated and, at the same time, offers opportunities. The medical diagnosis of Marc-André Ter Stegen, which is expected to be confirmed this Wednesday, could be decisive.
If the German goalkeeper's injury is long-term, as expected, Barça will have room to register Joan Garcia immediately. This would ease the pressure of waiting for the application of the 1:1 rule and would allow progress with other pending signings.
This scenario is generating a sense of optimism among the blaugrana leadership. Knowing about Ter Stegen's absence will allow the club to plan and give certainty to players like Rashford.