Barcelona has officially completed the deal with Joan Garcia, securing the 24-year-old Spanish goalkeeper as part of their ongoing squad rebuild.
The 24-year-old former Espanyol shot-stopper has signed a long-term deal with the Catalan giants, confirmed by sources including Fabrizio Romano.
The agreement was finalized after advanced talks with García’s agents and Espanyol, making him the linchpin of their goalkeeping future.
García’s hiring represents a bold move on Barcelona’s plans, with reports suggesting that Joan Garcia is seen as a long-term replacement for Marc-André ter Stegen.
The German goalkeeper has long been a mainstay for Barcelona, but now he faces a crucial decision: accept a backup role, where he will compete to regain his spot, or transfer somewhere else where he is guaranteed minutes.
Additionally, Barcelona is also in negotiations with Wojciech Szczęsny, who is likely to join as a seasoned option as the backup to García.
The transfer went through so quickly with interest from Premier League clubs that it was a sign of how proactive Barcelona have been in acquiring their main target.
Based on his time at Espanyol, García has demonstrated all of the qualities needed to be the ideal candidate, who showed quick reflexes and was calm in front of the goal.
Signing García is part of Barcelona’s approach to continue to sign young local talent who can not only perform for the club but also lead the club for several years to come.
While the final details took a long time to finalize, everyone remained confident throughout the process.
The deal not only adds an exciting player to the squad, but also shows a clear intention of what Barcelona intends to do going forward.
Fans will be excited for his first official appearance, where he can show off his skills at Camp Nou and represent himself in the Barcelona history books.
🚨🔵🔴 BREAKING: Joan García to Barcelona, here we go! Documents are now in place with Spanish GK.
Release clause to be paid in the next days, could happen next week but all contracts are now ready.
Joan García will sign a five year deal at Barça, all set. pic.twitter.com/celkuAf5vS
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 10, 2025
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