Following a remarkable season in which Barcelona secured a domestic treble, the club’s management is now fully focused on the summer transfer window with renewed ambition. Their goals go beyond national success—they are determined to reclaim their place at the top of European football and pursue the ultimate prize: the UEFA Champions League title.
In a move that has surprised many, Barcelona is close to finalizing a deal that fans have been eagerly anticipating. Reports suggest that Espanyol goalkeeper Juan García is on the verge of joining the Catalan giants during the current summer window.
Barcelona sees García as a strategic addition to reinforce the goalkeeping department ahead of the 2025–26 season. According to the Spanish outlet Sport, García is expected to sign with the club next Wednesday, at which time Barcelona will pay the €25 million release clause outlined in his Espanyol contract.
Espanyol CEO Mao Yiwu made it clear that the club has no intention of negotiating a transfer fee with Barcelona—only the full payment of the release clause will seal the deal. Additionally, Sport reported that García insisted on being guaranteed a starting role as a condition of the move, a demand that was affirmed by manager Hansi Flick.
