FC BARCELONA SIGNINGS 2025
FC Barcelona closes an agreement in principle with Joan García, Espanyol's goalkeeper
Barça beats major European clubs and reaches an agreement with Joan García, Espanyol's goalkeeper. The transfer would be around 25 to 30 million depending on his call-up with Spain.
FC Barcelona makes a move in the transfer market with a strategic move: they have reached an agreement in principle with Joan García, the young and brilliant goalkeeper from Espanyol. In a context where Ter Stegen and Szczesny are question marks and the future demands renewal between the posts, Barça is betting on the goalkeeper who has made the most saves this season in LaLiga.
A strategic signing for Barcelona's goal: present and future talent
At just 24 years old, Joan García has become one of the most sought-after goalkeepers in Europe. His performance this season has been outstanding: he leads LaLiga with 138 saves and is positioned as the second goalkeeper with the most interventions in Europe, only surpassed by Mark Flekken of Brentford.
Barcelona, which already has an agreement in principle with the player, is willing to pay the 25 million euros of his clause. The price could rise to 30 million if Joan is called up by Luis de la Fuente for the senior national team.
Espanyol, forced to sell before June 30
Espanyol's urgency has also played in favor of Barça. The Perico club needs to close a deal of at least 15 million before June 30 to avoid registering losses in the financial year. Although other offers, such as Arsenal's (20 million), have been on the table, the player's desire and the potential of the Azulgrana project have tipped the balance.
Barça's dilemma with Ter Stegen and the loaned players
The signing of Joan García opens a new scenario in the Culé goal. With Ter Stegen, who still has a contract until 2028 but has accumulated three knee operations, and a Szczesny who still hesitates between retiring or renewing, the arrival of the young goalkeeper raises questions.
Barça could opt to loan Joan García for a season, with Betis and Valencia as the main interested parties. The goalkeeper would be open to this possibility if it guarantees minutes, although his desire is to compete in the elite from now on.
Barcelona will have a great goalkeeper for the next decade
In addition to being the goalkeeper who catches the most balls in Europe (57), Joan García has been linked with clubs such as Arsenal, PSG, Manchester City, United, Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid. But it has been Barcelona who has taken the definitive step.
With only 24 years old and a performance that combines elite statistics and a maturity unusual for his age, Joan García represents a safe bet in the long term for the Azulgrana club, which is once again positioned as a preferred destination for emerging talents.
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