Barcelona -Coach Hansi Flick remains convinced that his club will register important players, including new signing sessions Joan Garcia and Marcus Rashford on time for Saturday’s Liga opener at Mallorca, despite the constant financial fair play complications.
The Spanish champion still Klautert to register players because of the strict financial rules of La Liga, after he has spent more on signing sessions and has generated wages than it has generated in turnover for several seasons.
«For me, the situation, you can imagine that I am not happy with that. But I know the situation and I believe in the club,» Flick told reporters on Friday.
«We have to wait until tomorrow. It was the same situation last season. We will concentrate on what we can change and what is in our hands. The other things, I believe in the club.»
Barcelona signed goalkeeper Garcia of the local rival Espanyol in June, while Wojciech Szczesny signed an extension, but none of the players is still registered.
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The club’s registration headache has been partially resolved by a dramatic internal maneuver in which Captain Marc-Andre is involved.
The German keeper initially refused to sign a long -term medical leave agreement that would free up 80 percent of his wages and help the club comply with financial rules.
She was set aside for at least three months because of an operation, he was stripped of his captain before he was recovered when he eventually agreed to the deal.
«I think the most important thing is that everyone speaks together. Marc and the club, they spoke,» said Flick. “The most important thing for me, for Marc and the club is that he is coming back.
«He has been shown here for many years that he is a fantastic keeper and the most important thing is that he comes back and is ready to play. We will all help him, we are all by his side.»
In defense of the side
The departure of the 34-year-old defender Inigo Martinez to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia has also cleared a crucial salary space, although Flick has admitted mixed feelings about losing the veteran who was a pillar in the central defense.
File photo: Despite the defensive rehang, Flick indicated that he will not hurry in the transfer market, so that the versatile 23-year-old Gerard Martin is supported to perform. | Photocredit: Reuters
File photo: Despite the defensive rehang, Flick indicated that he will not hurry in the transfer market, so that the versatile 23-year-old Gerard Martin is supported to perform. | Photocredit: Reuters
«I was a bit surprised, but I could fully understand him. I am not happy that he left, he is a fantastic player and has a great personality,» said Flick.
«He was one of our leaders, he was not only excellent as a player, but also as a personality in the dressing room. He deserves this and I wish him the very best.»
Despite the defensive repeat, Flick indicated that he will not hurry the transfer market and supported the versatile 23-year-old Gerard Martin to perform.
«Gerard can also play in this position. I really appreciate that from what I have seen. Last season, as a left back, he was fantastic and he improved a lot,» he added.
«When he played back as a center, he did well. He is a good option. I love players who can play in different positions.»