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The countdown to the start of La Liga 2025/26 has begun, but many clubs are still working against the clock behind the scenes.
With just one week left before the opening whistle, several top-flight teams have yet to register many of their new signings.
This situation is creating uncertainty among fans and could affect the early matchdays of the season. Salary limits, bureaucratic procedures, and other administrative hurdles are delaying the official registration of new players. While some clubs already have their squads nearly finalized, others face the season opener surrounded by many unknowns. Here’s the current situation, team by team:
Real Madrid
Real Madrid has made four signings, three of which have already been registered. Alexander-Arnold, Huijsen, and Álvaro Carreras are ready to compete, while young talent Mastantuono remains unregistered and will stay that way until he turns 18. It’s a situation that poses no real issue for the team. Additionally, Asencio has been registered as a first-team player.
Atlético Madrid
Atlético Madrid stands out with exemplary management: all six new arrivals (Baena, Hancko, Cardoso, Almada, Ruggeri, Pubill) have been registered. So have Musso and Lenglet, who were on loan last season and have now joined the club permanently.
Barcelona
In contrast, Barcelona has only made two signings, and neither (Joan García and Marcus Rashford) has been registered yet. The delay is likely due to financial constraints, a recurring issue for the club in recent seasons. The departure of Iñigo Martínez may ease the situation somewhat.
Alavés
A similar scenario is unfolding at Alavés, though to a lesser extent. Of their seven signings, five have been registered: Jonny Otto, Pablo Ibáñez, Aleñá, Youssef Enríquez, and Raúl Fernández. The remaining two, including high-profile signing Mariano Díaz and Celebe, are still awaiting registration.
Sevilla FC
Sevilla has brought in three players, but only Juanlu—who came up through the club’s youth system—has been registered. Alfon González and Gabriel Suazo remain unregistered.
Athletic Club
Athletic Club, with three additions, has registered all of them: Jesús Areso, Robert Navarro, and Adama. The latter is also a product of the club’s academy.
RC Celta
Celta de Vigo finds itself in a more troubling situation: it has made four signings, none of which have been registered yet. Bryan Zaragoza, Ferran Jutglà, Ionut Radu, and Ilaix Moriba are all stuck in administrative limbo just a week before the season begins.
Elche CF
Worse still is the case of Elche CF, which has signed five new players, none of whom are registered. Álvaro Rodríguez, Martím Neto, Leo Petrot, Germán Valera, and Alejandro Iturbe won’t be able to debut unless their situations are resolved soon.
RCD Espanyol
Espanyol has made eleven signings and registered eight of them. Roberto Fernández, Ramón Terrats, José Salinas, Miguel Rubio, Kike García, Dimitrovic, Carlos Romero, and Roca are all cleared to play. Only Tyrhys Dolan and Marcos Fernández are still waiting to be officially recognized as Espanyol players by La Liga.
Getafe CF
Getafe’s situation is critical: out of ten new signings, only one—Coba, a youth player who featured last season—has been registered with the first team. The rest—Juanmi, Mario Martín, Yvan Neyou, Davinchi, Abqar, Javi Muñoz, Sancris, Kiko Femenía, and Liso—are still on hold.
Girona FC
Girona has signed two players and both (Lemar and Hugo Rincón) have already been registered. The club is also expected to announce the official signing of Vítor Reis in the coming days. There are no anticipated issues with his registration.
Levante
Levante’s situation is just as dire as Getafe’s: none of its eight signings have been registered. Alan Maturro, Goudine Koyalipou, Kevin Arriaga, Olasagasti, Matías Moreno, Toljan, Víctor García, and Manu Sánchez are still waiting, which could seriously affect the team’s start to the season.
RCD Mallorca
Mallorca has made two signings: Pablo Torre is already registered, while goalkeeper Lucas Bergström, who came from Chelsea, is still waiting.
CA Osasuna
Of Osasuna’s four signings, three have been registered (Víctor Muñoz, Valentín Rosier, and Iker Benito). Only Ander Yoldi, who is expected to go out on loan, remains unresolved.
Rayo Vallecano
Everything is under control at Rayo Vallecano in the season they return to European competition. All three new signings—Luiz Felipe, Gumbau, and Batalla—have been successfully registered with La Liga.
Valencia CF
Valencia is in a similar situation: all five signings (Copete, Aguirrezabala, Raba, Rivero, and Baptiste Santamaría) are ready to debut next week—except for Baptiste, whose signing was only made official this Thursday.
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad, on the other hand, has made just two signings, and neither has been registered. Cáleta-Car and Guedes, the latter recently announced, are both still awaiting clearance to play.
Villarreal CF
Villarreal has signed six players and registered all but one—Thomas Partey. Moleiro, Mouriño, Buchanan, Rafa Marín, and Cristo Romero will be available from the start.
Real Oviedo
At Real Oviedo, the situation is particularly concerning: all seven signings remain unregistered. Players like Rondón, Moldovan, Ilic, Fores, Domingues, Alberto Reina, and Ilyas are still in limbo. The team, returning to La Liga after 24 years, will need these reinforcements to face the season with any hope of success.
Real Betis
Finally, Real Betis has signed eight players, but only three have been registered: Roro Riquelme, Natan, and Álvaro Valles. Key players such as Valentín Gómez, Junior Firpo, Pau López, Deossa, and Petit are still pending.
A Major Problem
With the season about to begin, the transfer market isn’t just about player signings—it’s also about office work. The numbers speak for themselves: of the 104 signings made so far, only 50 have been registered. The efficiency of each club in the coming days will be crucial to starting the season with confidence in a championship that promises excitement from the very first minute.