Barcelona Bolsters Squad with Espanyol's Star Goalkeeper Joan Garcia
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
Barcelona has signed Joan Garcia, a 24-year-old goalkeeper from their local rivals Espanyol, on a six-year contract after activating his 25 million euros release clause. Garcia, who made the most saves in the 2024-25 LaLiga season, will compete with Marc-Andre ter Stegen for the goalkeeper position at Barcelona. This transfer marks the end of Garcia's tenure at Espanyol, where he started at age 15.
Key Points
Barcelona signed Joan Garcia from Espanyol for 25 million euros.
Garcia signed a six-year contract with Barcelona.
He was the top-saving goalkeeper in the 2024-25 LaLiga season.
Garcia will compete with Marc-Andre ter Stegen for the goalkeeper position.
Barcelona won the LaLiga title, while Espanyol finished 14th.
