Barcelona Youngster Gets New Number on La Liga Website, Ter Stegen Left Without One

In a surprising turn of events, Barcelona's squad registration on the official La Liga website has sparked considerable discussion ahead of the new season. While several young talents have been assigned significant new numbers, long-time starting goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen has been left without one.

According to reports, this situation is tied to an ongoing dispute between Ter Stegen and the club. The German international has reportedly refused to sign off on a medical report from his recent surgery, creating complications for Barcelona's financial fair play regulations. The lack of a registered number has fueled speculation about his future at the club, with some sources suggesting a potential exit or an extended period of sanction.

Meanwhile, the club has shown its faith in several of its promising young players. Pau Cubarsí, a standout defender from the academy, has been handed the number 5 shirt, previously worn by Iñigo Martínez, who is expected to leave the club. Additionally, the highly-rated Lamine Yamal has officially been given the prestigious number 10, a clear sign of the club's high expectations for the young forward.

The La Liga website currently lists Barcelona with only 17 registered players, the minimum required to start the season. This situation, along with the unregistered status of new signings like Joan García and Marcus Rashford, and the renewed contract of Wojciech Szczesny, highlights the club's urgent need to resolve these issues before the start of the new campaign.