Barcelona are reportedly willing to terminate the contract of a forgotten player to facilitate the registration of Marcus Rashford, who recently joined the club on a season-long loan from Manchester United.
The 27-year-old England international made his unofficial debut for the Catalan side during a pre-season match against Vissel Kobe, where he played 33 minutes and registered a shot on target.
Despite his appearance in that friendly, Rashford’s participation in competitive fixtures remains uncertain due to Barcelona’s ongoing financial troubles.
The club exceeded La Liga’s strict salary cap regulations last season, spending more on wages and transfers than their revenue allowed.
As a result, Rashford cannot be officially registered for competitive games until the club clears enough space on its wage bill.
His representatives remain hopeful that the situation will be resolved in time, especially as Barcelona continue to work on improving their financial standing.
One major source of income will be the sale of VIP seats at the newly renovated Nou Camp, which is expected to bring in around £100 million.
However, more immediate action is needed to comply with La Liga’s regulations.
Several players have already departed the club, including Ansu Fati and Clément Lenglet, but further exits are still required.
Among those who could be let go is Oriol Romeu, a 33-year-old midfielder who previously played for Chelsea and Southampton.
According to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have informed Romeu that he is not in their plans for the upcoming season.
Discussions are underway to mutually terminate the final year of his contract, freeing up crucial salary space.
Romeu spent last season on loan at Girona, who ultimately opted not to exercise the option to make the deal permanent.
His exit would represent a step toward balancing the club’s finances and creating room for new signings like Rashford.
In the meantime, Rashford is expected to continue featuring in Barcelona’s pre-season tour in Asia, with matches lined up against FC Seoul and Daegu FC.
He may also take part in the Joan Gamper Trophy, where Barcelona will face Como, managed by former midfielder Cesc Fàbregas.
Barcelona’s La Liga season kicks off on 16 August against Mallorca, followed by a home match against Valencia on 14 September.
Rashford’s competitive debut depends entirely on whether the club can solve their salary cap problems in time.
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