Joan García, a goalkeeper, has made his final decision to join Barcelona. The transfer is expected to be completed next week, with the Catalan club paying his €25m release clause, according to reports by @RogerTorello and @ffpolo on MD. García had agreed on a contract until June 2030 with his agents last week.
García’s move to Barcelona comes after a lengthy period of speculation surrounding his future. The goalkeeper has previously played for Espanyol. His style of play is not explicitly stated, but his transfer history suggests he is a sought-after shot-stopper. In August, Arsenal had shown interest in García, submitting a €20m bid, which was later followed by a verbal agreement. However, Espanyol reportedly demanded €30m for the goalkeeper, ultimately leading to Arsenal’s bid being unsuccessful.