Joan García has confirmed his departure from Espanyol to join Barcelona on a deal worth €25m. The goalkeeper has already signed a contract with the Catalan club. According to the official announcement, García is set to join Barcelona after leaving Espanyol.
Transfer Details
García’s transfer was facilitated by a €25m deal, a figure that was reportedly part of a clause. Barcelona had been working towards signing the goalkeeper for some time, with reports emerging in early June that the club was close to completing the transfer.
Background
García is a goalkeeper, and his signing by Barcelona follows a period of speculation surrounding his future. The club had activated a €25m clause as part of the transfer process, with according to reports, the deal being finalised in the days leading up to the official announcement.