Barcelona release players amid reported fears over ban - ESPN FC
Barcelona have released five youth players in a bid to adhere to the existing transfer ban and to avoid the possibility of receiving additional punishment from FIFA. Barcelona were banned from making transfers until January 2016 by FIFA after "seriously" breaching rules regarding the signing of underage players.
Successful week for FC Barcelona's internationals | FC Barcelona
Those participating in the European qualifiers - Piqué, Bartra, Alba, Iniesta, Busquets, Rakitic, Arda Turan, Vermaelen and Ter Stegen – have already come back after positive results in their respective matches.