FC Barcelona has set its sights on €10m Real Sociedad star as the Catalan giants eye a smart and cost-effective reinforcement.
With Joan García cementing his status as the undisputed No. 1 just months after his €24 million arrival from Espanyol, the Catalans seek experienced competition to sharpen the 24-year-old’s edge while navigating contracts and loans disrupting the pecking order.
Summer represents a prime opportunity, as Deco targets a budget-friendly reinforcement aligned with financial prudence.
That star is Real Sociedad’s Álex Remiro, the 30-year-old Spain international whose commanding display in Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Barcelona at Reale Arena reignited Deco’s prior admiration—interest predating García’s signing.
Mundo Deportivo reports his release clause plummets below €10 million next summer, with only 12 months left on his San Sebastián deal, down from last year’s prohibitive €50 million barrier.
Remiro’s 2025-26 form—15 clean sheets in 28 La Liga outings—positions him as an ideal backup with a starter pedigree.
Hansi Flick views Remiro as the perfect foil for García: battle-tested leadership to foster growth, plus distribution suiting high-line tactics.
Marc-André ter Stegen’s Girona loan and Wojciech Szczęsny’s terminable deal to 2027 clear space, while Iñaki Peña’s Elche stint signals expendability despite his 2029 extension.
Academy prospect Diego Kochen remains developmental.
Alex Remiro’s camp welcomes a Camp Nou move, free of red lines despite Basque roots.
Barcelona’s goalkeeping overhaul reflects strategic evolution. García’s penalty heroics and Champions League assurance anchor the present; Remiro adds depth for a 60+ match calendar across four fronts.
Real Sociedad faces retention battles, but Barcelona’s low-risk swoop exploits contract dynamics. Departures must precede arrivals—Peña or Szczęsny likely sacrificed—yet Deco’s planning ensures seamless transition.
Remiro’s recent praise for García hints at a harmonious fit, potentially elevating both in Flick’s trophy hunt.
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