Although Barcelona has already won the Copa del Rey title this season, the club still has much to accomplish before the campaign is over.
La Liga and the Champions League are still in their sights, so the Catalan club will need to retain full mental clarity when heading into their next matches.
One specific area now that we know will need movement during the summertime is the goalkeeper.
That position, besides guaranteeing that Inaki Pena will leave and Wojciech Szczesny will stay as a backup, is unclear.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen will still slide as the undisputed No. 1, who now should be fully healthy.
This has left the club trying to find out if they should utilize their back position on a highly touted backup (who possibly could start future for them) or simply wait and see what the future starter would be.
This situation has made it harder for them to go ahead with Espanyol’s Joan Garcia, a 22-year-old shot-stopper who is one of the more promising goalkeepers in La Liga, according to Football Espana.
Barcelona scouts have been impressed by his talents, the coaching staff is reportedly supportive of the acquisition.
Unfortunately, given Financial Fair Play restrictions, even this may not be viable.
With an asking price in the range of €30 million and competition starting to develop for Garcia, Barcelona needs to be alert to the potential opportunity – and act quickly – as he is a goalkeeper who could help stabilize the Blaugrana goal for years to come.
As the summer window approaches, Garcia’s future is unclear.
Will Barcelona manage to complete their long-term target, or will they be forced to settle for cheaper alternatives due to financial constraints? The answer will shape their transfer strategy for seasons to come.
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