Barcelona have confirmed registering Depay and Eric Garcia ahead of La Liga season opener against Sociedad after Gerard Pique agreed to reduce his salary

Barcelona have confirmed that three of their summer signings have been registered for the 2021-2022 season. The Spanish club have been struggling "financially" and they were unable to extend the contract of their captain Lionel Messi. 

The 34 years old has completed his move to Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer after spending 21 years with Barcelona. 

Recall that Ronald Koeman side finished third place in the La Liga table last season. 

Meanwhile the Blaugrana have signed Memphis Depay from Lyon, Sergio Aguero and Eric Gracia from Manchester City and Emerson Royal from Real Betis this window. These players joined the club on free transfer. 

On Saturday morning, Barcelona confirmed that Memphis Depay, Rey Manaj and Eric Garcia have been registered to play in LaLiga this season. 

Following statement released on Barcelona website, Gerard Pique agreed to reduce his salary in order to accommodate the wages of the newly registered players. 

The statement reads: " Barcelona is able to register Memphis, Eric Garcia and Rey Manaj to play in the Spanish Liga de Futbol Profesional. This has been made possible thanks to an agreement with Gerard Piqué whereby the Barça second captain’s salary has been substantially reduced."

Barcelona are yet to register Emerson and Sergio Aguero who is currently sidelined for two months. The Argentine striker injured his calf during training last week. 

Barcelona will kick off their 2021-2022 La Liga season against Real Sociedad on Sunday.

According to Daily Mail Online, Barcelona  are in discussions with Jordi Alba and captain Sergio Busquets, to adapt their salaries to help the club deal with their financial struggles.

Barcelona's Transfer so far....

Jean-Clair Todibo was sold for 8 million euro to OGC Nice, Junior Firpo went to Leeds United for 15 million, Trincao was loaned to Wolverhampton Wanderers for 6 million, Carles Aleñá was traded to Getafe for 5 million and Konrad De la Fuente left for Olympique Marseille in exchange for 3.5 million. The latter two operations were at 50% because they included the right to repurchase. In addition, Matheus Fernandes’ contract was terminated.