Memphis Depay and Eric Garcia have been registered after Pique pay cut

Memphis Depay and Eric Garcia have been registered after Pique pay cut

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The duo can play against Real Sociedad on Sunday now and Barca are ready to go

Memphis Depay, Eric Garcia and Rey Manaj have been registered to play for Barcelona this season, a day before the league season kicks off.

The Catalans confirmed the news on Saturday, noting it was made possible by Gerard Pique taking a ‘significant’ pay cut.

“This has been made possible thanks to an agreement with Gerard Piqué whereby the Barça second captain’s salary has been substantially reduced,” explained Barcelona.

“This means that all of the first team players will be available for selection by Ronald Koeman for this Sunday’s opening Liga fixture against Real Sociedad.”

They also noted that two of the other captains, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, are also in discussions to reduce their salaries and are “totally and utterly willing to cooperate.”

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