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Lewandowski Returns as Barcelona Juggles Transfer Registrations, Eligibility Issues
The Polish striker returns to the matchday group while the club advances deals for Pena and Casado amid ongoing La Liga eligibility questions.
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Robert Lewandowski will be available for Barcelona's upcoming match against Levante after recovering from a thigh strain and completing recent training sessions.
This return comes at a time when the squad is balancing fixture preparation with several off-field matters that affect availability and finances.
Transfer Activity and Contract Moves
Inaki Pena is close to completing a loan to Como, paired with a contract extension that runs until 2027. The arrangement is intended to help manage financial fair play requirements. Such steps allow the club to adjust its squad composition while addressing immediate registration constraints for domestic competition. Marc Casado continues to attract attention from Premier League clubs, yet Barcelona has set a €30 million release fee while the midfielder focuses on securing his place at the club. This stance keeps the player available for selection as the team prepares for its next fixtures.
Four players remain outside the La Liga registration window: Wojciech Szczesny, Gerard Martin, Roony Bardghji and Marc Bernal. Their eligibility depends on further player sales before they can feature in domestic matches. Until those matters are resolved the squad operates with a reduced pool of options for league games, which places added emphasis on the players already cleared to take part.
Recent Results and Next Steps
Under Hansi Flick the side recorded a 3-0 win over Mallorca, where Pedri recorded the highest number of key passes into the penalty area among players across Europe. Ferran Torres has also provided forward cover while Lewandowski was sidelined. Barcelona now turns attention to the Levante fixture and the following match against Rayo Vallecano. The recent result demonstrated the attacking patterns the team has developed, giving it a platform to build on when Lewandowski rejoins the group.
Supporters at Camp Nou will monitor how the club resolves the remaining registration matters before the next round of fixtures begins. These adjustments influence training routines and matchday selections in the short term as the focus stays on maintaining squad functionality amid the ongoing administrative processes.