If Joan Garcia arrives, Barça will put Ter Stegen on the market

The sports management of FC Barcelona has defined its roadmap for the future of the goal. As reported by the program Tu Diràs de Esports RAC1, during the board meeting held this Thursday, the case of Joan Garcia, Espanyol's goalkeeper, was specifically discussed.

The club hopes for an imminent response to the offer that the player has on the table. And if he accepts, the consequence will be clear: Marc-André ter Stegen will be declared transferable.

Joan Garcia, the strategic bet to lead the transition

At just 24 years old and after establishing himself as one of the most reliable goalkeepers in LaLiga, Joan Garcia represents for Barça a present and future opportunity. His arrival is not planned as a simple alternative, but as a change of cycle.

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The club sees him as an ideal profile to assume the starting position in the short term, with projection for several years and favorable economic margin compared to Ter Stegen's current contract.

Ter Stegen, with market and a salary that Barça wants to free up

The possible departure of Marc-André ter Stegen responds to several factors. At 32 years old, the German goalkeeper still maintains a significant market value and could generate important income for the club.

If Joan Garcia arrives, Barça will put Ter Stegen on the market

But, above all, his salary —one of the highest in the squad— represents an obstacle to complying with financial fair play. The sports management considers that freeing up that salary would be key to giving margin to new registrations.

Alternatives: transfer or loan if there is no exit for the German

FC Barcelona is already considering all scenarios. If Joan Garcia accepts and a sale of Ter Stegen does not materialize, the club would opt to loan the Espanyol goalkeeper for one season.

However, the priority remains to find an exit for the German goalkeeper, always under conditions that benefit both the player and the entity.

Imminent decision: Joan Garcia has the last word

The final planning now depends on Joan Garcia's response. The club has made it clear that it fully trusts in his incorporation and has conditioned the redesign of the goal to it. The decision is expected in the coming days, and could mark the beginning of a new era under the posts at the Camp Nou.

A measured transition with strategic impact

Barça's bet on Joan Garcia is not improvised. It is part of a comprehensive restructuring of the team, aimed at reducing costs and rejuvenating key positions.

If it materializes, it will also mean the progressive farewell of one of the symbols of the last decade. The future of Ter Stegen, after a brilliant period, may be more outside than inside. And everything now depends on Joan's 'yes'.

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