Barcelona’s financial manoeuvres allowed for some high-profile signings that significantly boosted the squad after a trophyless campaign without Lionel Messi, reports AP.

The new players performed well in the preseason and Barcelona president Joan Laporta said the club would meet the Spanish league’s strict financial fair play regulations.

The club was back in its place, seen as a reference in world football again, Barcelona's president boasted a few days before the league opener.

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