FC Barcelona Registers Three New Players On Eve Of New Season

BusinessSportsMoneyFC Barcelona Registers Three New Players On Eve Of New SeasonByTom Sanderson, Senior Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Sanderson has been primarily based in Barcelona since 2019.Follow AuthorAug 22, 2026, 05:14am EDTAug 22, 2026, 05:19am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SummaryFC Barcelona has successfully registered three key new signings – Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi, and Rodri – for Hansi Flick's first team, a smooth process contrasting with past difficulties. This marks the first time since 2022 that Barca could spend significantly and register players without fuss. Gordon, acquired for €80 million, is expected to feature on the left wing or as a false nine. Adeyemi, a versatile forward costing €22 million, offers depth on both flanks. Rodri, a major signing from Manchester City for up to €76.5 million, completes the trio. While all are registered and eligible for the season opener against Elche, Rodri is unlikely to debut immediately. The club aims for a third consecutive La Liga title and Champions League glory. Show More FC Barcelona has managed to regsiter three new players for Hansi Flick's first team squad on the eve of the new season.UEFA via Getty ImagesFC Barcelona has managed to register three new players for Hansi Flick's first team squad on the eve of the new season. The Catalans travel around five hours south by road to Elche on Sunday, and begin the defence of back-to-back La Liga titles under the German while looking to go three-in-a-row for the first time since the Pep Guardiola era. Culers would take going all the way in the Champions League over that feat if they had to pick, however, and even a strong-performing squad needs reinforcements. This summer feels different as the first since 2022 where the Catalans have been able to spend big in the transfer market. In contrast to that “economic levers” bonanza in said year, however, and others this decade, Barca has been able to not just make high profile signings but also get them registered without any fuss. Remember how Dani Olmo spent almost half a season not being able to don Blaugrana following his move from RB Leipzig? MORE FOR YOUThankfully, the likes of Rodri, Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi won’t suffer the same fate. FC Barcelona has managed to register their three biggest signings Deco and Co. cleverly bought Gordon before the World Cup, as had they waited until after his impressive run to the semifinals with England, where he scored in that match lost to Argentina, Newcastle United might have demanded far more than €80 million. Expected to start as a left winger or false 9, he’s cleared to go and provide positional rivalry to Raphinha. Karim Adeyemi could prove a bargain at €22 million fee with a further €7 million in add-ons, and a solid back up option for Lamine Yamal on the right wing. He can operate on either flank, though, and also as a striker, while having impressed in preseason alongside both Raphinha and Gordon on the front line. Last but certainly not least, Rodri is one of the club’s biggest signings of the century, acquired from Manchester City in a deal that could reach up to €76.5 million. In a relief to the Blaugrana faithful then, all three players have been registered without fuss and could technically feature for FC Barcelona against Elche. Still training away from the group individually on Saturday, however, Rodri will probably not make the trip and should wait to make his official debut. Editorial StandardsReprints & PermissionsLOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED VideoExplore Topic