🚨 Official: Barcelona Agree Deal to Sign Joan GarcĂa from Espanyol for €25m
In a major development ahead of the summer transfer window, FC Barcelona have reached a full agreement to sign promising goalkeeper Joan GarcĂa from city rivals Espanyol. The 23-year-old shot-stopper is set to make the short but significant switch across Barcelona, with all contractual elements now finalized and a medical scheduled in the coming days.
Sources close to the negotiations confirm that Barcelona will activate GarcĂa’s €25 million release clause. The formal payment is expected to be completed within the next week, clearing the path for the official unveiling of one of Spain's most highly-rated young goalkeepers.
GarcĂa will sign a five-year deal at Camp Nou, keeping him at the club until June 2030. His arrival marks another important step in Barça’s ongoing squad rebuild under sporting director Deco and manager Hansi Flick, who have prioritized securing young, homegrown talent with high potential.
The Catalan giants have been monitoring GarcĂa for several seasons. His breakout performances in LaLiga 2 and Espanyol’s Copa del Rey campaign drew attention for his composure, shot-stopping ability, and exceptional distribution — qualities well-suited to Barcelona’s possession-based system.
Espanyol, meanwhile, are set to receive a significant financial boost from the €25 million deal — a record sale for the club in recent years. The transfer, however, will sting fans of Los Pericos, who lose one of their brightest academy products to their fiercest rivals.
Barcelona are expected to officially announce the signing once the clause is paid and the player completes his medical. With GarcĂa’s talent and growth trajectory, this deal could prove to be a masterstroke in the coming years. Stay tuned for updates as the signing becomes official next week.
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