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Marcus Rashford cleared for the season opener as Barcelona registered him hours before facing Mallorca.
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Blaugrana freed space by selling Trincão’s rights and adjusting Koundé’s deal.
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On loan from Manchester United, he brings pace but must adapt to LaLiga.
Marcus Rashford has been cleared for the season opener as Barcelona completed Marcus Rashford’s LaLiga registration hours before kick-off, making the England forward available to face Mallorca.
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The late paperwork ended a tense day at Camp Nou.
Manager Hansi Flick had voiced frustration, but the club moved quickly on Friday to free the needed salary space: they sold the remaining 50% of Francisco Trincão’s rights to Sporting CP for €11 million and spread Jules Koundé’s €55 million fee over three years.
Ultimately, those moves allowed Rashford’s registration to be lodged and approved.
Rashford, who arrived on a season-long loan from Manchester United, gives a redesigned attack speed and a proven goal threat.
Rashford cleared for the season opener eases Flick’s selection headache and strengthens Barça’s options up front.
Fans will welcome the certainty, but the true test starts on the pitch.
Adapting from the Premier League to LaLiga will test his tactical awareness and link-up play.
Still, his movement and finishing give him a genuine chance to make an immediate impact.
