Joan Garcia signs a contract with Barcelona.

Barcelona is finalizing the €25 million release clause to bring Joan García from Espanyol —and it’s imminent. Here’s what’s unfolding:

The Deal in Detail
Contract & Fee: Barcelona is set to pay García’s full €25 million clause. He’s expected to sign a five-year contract with the club

Agents in Town: His representatives are currently at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, finalizing paperwork
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Official Announcement Soon: All parties have reached an agreement. Documents are prepared, and Barça is ready to register him with the league this week .

🔍Why Barça Wants Him
Promising 24‑year‑old: García led La Liga in saves for Espanyol last season and won back-to-back “Save of the Month” awards in February and March 2025

Coaches are impressed: His former goalie coach claimed:

“He will end up being the best in the world… a very smart guy… ready to increase his performance.”

Starting role assured: Reports say he’s been promised the No.1 goalkeeper spot, signaling a major shift in Barça’s goalkeeping strategy .

Implications for Ter Stegen
Competition intensifies: Marc-André Ter Stegen’s future is now uncertain. While he is still under contract until 2028, the arrival of García could push him to consider other options

Former Barça keeper Jordi Masip said integrating three keepers (Ter Stegen, Szczesny, García) might be difficult — though he praised García’s composure and ball-playing ability

“Joan Garcia will be the only 3rd player ever to go from Espanyol senior team to direct Catalan rivals FC Barcelona’s senior team.”

This emphasizes how rare and symbolic the transfer is.