Barcelona Close to Signing Espanyol Star Goalkeeper Joan García

Barcelona are about to sign Espanyol’s top goalkeeper, Joan García. Talks are moving quickly, and the club wants to complete the deal soon to beat major Premier League teams to his signature.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Barcelona and Joan García are close to agreeing on a five-season contract. The 24-year-old has reportedly accepted the offer and will become the team’s main goalkeeper from next season. The club plans to activate his €25 million release clause once everything is finalized.

Barcelona hurriedly moved to sign García due to interest from Premier League clubs like Arsenal and Manchester United, who are now out of the running for his signature.

WHY BARCELONA WANT GARCÍA

Joan García had an impressive season with Espanyol in La Liga, emerging as one of Spain’s best young goalkeepers. He played 38 matches, kept eight clean sheets, and made a league-high 138 saves, despite conceding 51 goals. His performances have convinced Barcelona’s sporting leadership and new coach, Hansi Flick, that he can significantly improve the team’s goalkeeping position.

The club expects García to replace Marc-André ter Stegen, who is likely to leave Camp Nou this summer. With Newcastle now out of the picture, Barcelona’s opportunity to sign García has become even clearer.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR BARCELONA AND GARCÍA?

Once García gives the final approval, Barcelona will activate his release clause and officially announce him as their main goalkeeper for the 2025/26 season. With new manager Hansi Flick, the club aims to reclaim the La Liga title, which they lost to Real Madrid. García is seen as a vital part of their rebuild. His reliability will be crucial as Barcelona seek to close the gap on Real Madrid and fend off challengers like Atlético Madrid and Girona.

Espanyol, after losing their star goalkeeper, must now find a replacement as they aim to improve from their mid-table finish. Barcelona’s pre-season and first La Liga match will be closely watched to see how García adapts to the pressure and expectations at one of Europe’s biggest clubs.