Barca register four new signings after triggering final 'economic lever'

Jul 23, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Barcelona forward Franck Kessie (19) passes the ball during a game against Real Madrid at Allegiant Stadium. / Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Aug 12 (Reuters) – Barcelona have registered four of their newly signed players ahead of their opening game of the season at home to Rayo Vallecano on Saturday, a LaLiga source has told Reuters.

Midfielder Franck Kessie, defender Andreas Christensen and forwards Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha are now available to face Rayo Vallecano, though Jules Kounde still needs clearance.

Barca had to meet LaLiga’s salary cap to register their new signings but several “economic levers” including new investment deals released funding after the final lever was triggered.

Barcelona would have to free up so-called salary mass to register…