A versatile Fenerbahce star has given the green light to a loan move to FC Barcelona after reaching a firm agreement.
The summer transfer window continues to generate intrigue across Europe, and FC Barcelona’s sporting management is proving that long-term strategic vision remains a top priority inside Spotify Camp Nou.
Under manager Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco, the Catalan giants are actively constructing a multi-year transition plan to preserve stability across critical positions.
With a veteran presence needed between the posts as current squad contracts enter their final phases, the club’s scouting network has secured a bargain deal in the Turkish Süper Lig.
The 31-year-old Croatian international goalkeeper locked in for this future transition is Dominik Livaković.
According to details published by Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona have struck a verbal agreement worth €4 million (€2 million fixed plus €2 million in add-ons) with Fenerbahçe to sign the experienced shot-stopper.
The master plan involves completing the permanent transfer paperwork now before immediately sending Livaković out on a temporary loan spell for the entire 2026/27 campaign—with former club Dinamo Zagreb among the primary destination options—to ensure he maintains regular match rhythm.
This calculated operation directly addresses Barcelona’s long-term succession timeline behind the scenes.
With Wojciech Szczęsny entering the final year of his contract, set to expire in June 2027, the Blaugrana sporting board wanted a proven, highly reliable backup lined up well in advance to support prospective starter Joan García.
Livaković’s stellar international pedigree, highlighted by his World Cup displays, made him an ideal target for Flick’s technical staff.
A major catalyst behind the seamless negotiations has been agent Andy Bara, whose strong working relationship with Barcelona helped construct a formula that satisfies all parties involved.
For Barcelona, securing a world-class international goalkeeper for a modest €4 million commitment represents exceptional business, allowing the club to solve a future squad dilemma a full year before Szczęsny’s planned departure.
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