{"id":42235,"date":"2025-06-18T14:34:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T12:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weisetech.dev\/fc-barcelona-noticias\/en\/official-joan-garcia-new-barca-goalkeeper-until-2031_313120_102\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T09:34:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T07:34:15","slug":"official-joan-garcia-new-barca-goalkeeper-until-2031_313120_102","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/en\/football\/transfers\/official-joan-garcia-new-barca-goalkeeper-until-2031_313120_102.html","title":{"rendered":"OFFICIAL: Joan Garc\u00eda, new Bar\u00e7a goalkeeper until 2031"},"content":{"rendered":"

Joan Garc\u00eda is now a new goalkeeper for Bar\u00e7a. The young Catalan talent will sign until 2031. Find out the details of the agreement!<\/h2> \r\n
\r\n \r\n \r\n Calendar of FC Barcelona <\/a>\r\n<\/div>

It’s official: FC Barcelona<\/strong> has a new goalkeeper. The Azulgrana team used its various communication channels to announce the signing of Joan Garc\u00eda<\/strong>, who, as reported by the Barcelona team, will sign next Friday \u2014in a private event at the club’s offices\u2014 a contract until June 30, 2031.<\/p>

The moment has arrived. \ud83e\udde4 pic.twitter.com\/CkomrhgcXO<\/a><\/p> \u2014 FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) June 18, 2025<\/a> <\/blockquote> <\/div>

In that sense, the ‘cul\u00e9’ team has commented that the investment made amounts to \u20ac25M<\/strong> corresponding to his release clause, plus the CPI adjustment. It should be remembered that, as mentioned above, this adjustment only increased the operation by an additional 1.34 million euros<\/a>, so Barcelona<\/strong> ended up disbursing a total of 26.3 ‘kilos’ for the goalkeeper native to Sallent de Llobregat. This is one of the most important bets the club has made for a goalkeeper in recent times.<\/p>

\"Joan<\/picture><\/a> <\/figure>

Related<\/p>

Joan Garc\u00eda will be one of the most expensive Spanish goalkeepers in history <\/a> <\/h4> <\/div> <\/section><\/div>

Joan Garc\u00eda: the fifth case in which Barcelona pays the release clause<\/h2>

Joan Garc\u00eda<\/strong>, who becomes just the fifth player that Bar\u00e7a signs by making his release clause effective<\/a>, also becomes the thirtieth player to arrive at the Azulgrana team directly from RCD Espanyol<\/strong>. All this within the framework of an operation that, as expected, did not take long to become official. Recently, the ‘perico’ team had already said goodbye to the goalkeeper with a brief statement:<\/p>

“Goalkeeper Joan Garc\u00eda has paid his release clause \u201425 million euros\u2014 and ends his time as a player for RCD Espanyol”<\/p> <\/blockquote>

For his part, Joan Garc\u00eda<\/strong> himself also issued a statement to say goodbye to the ‘blanquiazul’ club and its fans. In it, he thanked them for the support received throughout his career and expressed his enthusiasm for facing a new professional stage.<\/p>

Thank you, Espanyol pic.twitter.com\/9OlFOCXkhl<\/a><\/p> \u2014 Joan Garcia (@JoanGarciaesp) June 18, 2025<\/a> <\/blockquote> <\/div>

Bar\u00e7a signs Joan Garc\u00eda after his great season with Espanyol<\/h2>

With this incorporation, Barcelona<\/strong> secures the services of one of the best Spanish goalkeepers of the moment. And yes, Joan Garc\u00eda<\/strong> comes from signing an impeccable 2024\/25 season with RCD Espanyol<\/strong>, closing LaLiga<\/strong> as leader in:<\/p>

  1. Saves made<\/strong>: 146<\/li> \t
  2. Average of saves per match<\/strong>: 3.84<\/li> \t
  3. Average of goals avoided<\/strong>: 7.49<\/li> <\/ol>

    Numbers that earned him to position himself as one of the most attractive goalkeepers on the international scene. Not for nothing it was commented that teams like Manchester City<\/strong>, Arsenal<\/strong>, Newcastle<\/a><\/strong> or Atl\u00e9tico de Madrid<\/strong>, among others, were interested in knowing his situation.<\/p>
    JOAN GARC\u00cdA’S 2024\/25 SEASON WITH RCD ESPANYOL<\/strong><\/caption> \t
    MATCHES<\/th> \t\t\tGOALS CONCEDED<\/th> \t\t\tCLEAN SHEETS<\/th> \t\t\tMINUTES PLAYED<\/th> \t\t<\/tr><\/thead>
    38<\/td> \t\t\t51<\/td> \t\t\t8<\/td> \t\t\t3.420<\/td> \t\t<\/tr><\/tbody> <\/table>

    Finally, the player’s will to join Barcelona<\/strong> weighed more, a club that represents not only the option of continuing in Catalonia, but also an undeniable leap in quality in his career. He thus joins a team that has just conquered the National Treble (LaLiga, Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup) in the 2024\/25 season and that maintains an ambitious and consolidated sports project<\/strong>.<\/p>

    \"Joan
    Joan Garc\u00eda clearing a divided ball in the match between RCD Espanyol and Getafe CF<\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

    Joan Garc\u00eda and the new challenge at FC Barcelona<\/h2>

    Now, the player from Sallent de Llobregat will face a top-level competitive challenge. Beyond the demand involved in wearing the Barcelona<\/strong> shirt, the competition for the starting position will be intense if Marc-Andr\u00e9 ter Stegen<\/strong> does not leave in this summer market<\/a> and the renewal of Wojciech Szcz\u0119sny<\/a><\/strong> is finalized.<\/p>

    \"Bar\u00e7a<\/picture><\/a> <\/figure>

    Related<\/p>

    Bar\u00e7a clears up their doubts in goal: 3 goalkeepers to leave <\/a> <\/h4> <\/div> <\/section><\/div>

    Although Joan Garc\u00eda<\/strong> arrives with the forecast of being the starting goalkeeper, it is clear that he will not be able to relax for a single moment. The fight for the Azulgrana goal promises to be red-hot, in a context where every detail can make a difference.<\/p>