In a seismic shift across Catalonia, Barcelona have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Espanyol’s rising star, goalkeeper Joan Garcia, as per latest reports. The 22-year-old shot-stopper, who played a pivotal role in keeping Espanyol in La Liga, is now on the verge of a high-profile move to the Camp Nou.
Garcia himself acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding his future but did so with dignity, stating:
> “Whatever happens, I’ll leave proud to have kept the team in La Liga.”
Despite Espanyol fans chanting “Joan, stay!”, and heavy interest from Arsenal, Bayer Leverkusen, and Napoli, it seems Barcelona have surged ahead in the race—likely viewing Garcia as a long-term heir to Marc-André ter Stegen.
Barça sporting director Deco de Souza added fuel to the fire with a telling quote:
> “In one or two years, Barcelona will need another goalkeeper… Joan Garcia is good.”
Real Madrid are also monitoring him, but Deco’s public endorsement and Barça’s immediate need for a strong backup may have tipped the scales.
This potential deal could mark another blow to Espanyol, losing one of their most beloved and promising figures right after survival celebrations. For Barcelona, however, it signals smart succession planning—and possibly another masterstroke in their rebuilding era under Hansi Flick.
Stay tuned as an official announceme
nt may soon follow.
