The Espanyol goalkeeper has a release clause that makes him a real bargain in 2025 - but there are complications too

According to a revelation from Mundo Deportivo, Joan Garcia has said ‘yes’ to join Barcelona, choosing the Catalan giants over several other high-profile suitors across Europe. After meeting

But he missed most of 2024–25 because of injury and is now at risk due to the club targeting Espanyol’s Joan García. García has just completed his first season of top flight football as a starter in La Liga,

Now 33, last summer team-mates voted for him to be Barca’s captain for 2024-25, but a knee injury suffered in September meant he spent much of the campaign recovering. Free agent Wojciech ‘Tek’ Szczesny was signed in response and the 35-year-old saw out the season between the sticks as Barca won La Liga and the Copa del Rey.

Barcelona appear to be delighted to have received the green light for a move for goalkeeper Joan Garcia, who has a €25m release clause at rivals Espanyol. That appeared to be the most difficult

Marc-Andre ter Stegen is fuming with Barcelona's pursuit of Joan Garcia and is keen to clarify his future with Hansi Flick.