Barcelona very close to completing €25 million signing after player signals approval

Barcelona are on the verge of securing the signing of Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia, with the deal now described as imminent. 

According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, the move has the backing of club president Joan Laporta, sporting director Deco, and new head coach Hansi Flick, all of whom are pushing strongly to finalise the transfer. 

Talks are said to be in the advanced stages, and the deal is considered to be “on.”

Green light from the player

Further confirming the news, journalist Santi Aouna reports that Garcia himself has already given the green light to a switch to Camp Nou, with only minor formalities left before the transfer becomes official. 

In fact, Barcelona expect the move to be completed and publicly announced in the coming days.

It is to be noted that the club has already reached a full agreement with the player’s agent, and Garcia is set to sign a five-year deal with Barça. 

🚨🔵🔴🇪🇸 #Liga |

❗️Joan Garcia has given the green light to Barcelona

🔐The deal is very close to completion and only the final details are missing

⏳️It wil will be official in the coming days@footmercato https://t.co/hzIqyY4VST pic.twitter.com/jS43vE75B5

— Santi Aouna (@Santi_J_FM) June 2, 2025

His release clause stands at just €25 million, making him an appealing market opportunity for a club looking to reinforce its goalkeeping department without overspending.

Securing the future

Amidst all the chaos regarding the goalkeeping position at Barcelona, Garcia is being lined up as the first-choice keeper for the 2025/26 season. 

With Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s future likely to be evaluated soon and Inaki Pena set to leave, Garcia is seen as a long-term solution. 

He is considered not only a solid shot-stopper but a modern goalkeeper comfortable with the ball at his feet, which is an essential attribute in Hansi Flick’s tactical setup.

The 24-year-old has had a breakout campaign with Espanyol and attracted interest from multiple clubs. 

However, Garcia and his family met with the Barcelona hierarchy and were assured of the club’s confidence in his ability to become the starting goalkeeper. That commitment proved decisive in swaying the player’s decision in favour of a move to Camp Nou.