Wojciech Szczesny is available to face Alaves as Barcelona secure registration in La Liga

Earlier this week, Barcelona secured the services of Wojciech Szczesny. The former Arsenal and Juventus goalkeeper has been signed to replace the struggling Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, who will not play again this season.

To be able to sign Szczesny, Barcelona had the approval of the League for the article 77 to be activated – this allows 80% of the salary of an injured player (absence of four months or more) to be released. The request was approved, and on the back of it, the 34-year-old was officially registered as the first player of the team.

Official: Szczęsny has been registered in the League. pic.twitter.com/9WTI5PeYC0

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It means that Szczesny can be included in of Barcelona team to face Alaves on Sunday afternoon. Hansi Flick will appreciate having the veteran 'keeper at his disposal immediately, although it is very likely that he will only be on the substitute bench in Vitoria – for now, at least, Inaki Pena seems to continue as the first choice