Pedri hints at Barcelona’s first summer signing – ‘Best team in the world’

Over the past few days, FC Barcelona have moved swiftly to secure an agreement over a five-year contract with top goalkeeping target Joan Garcia.

The Blaugrana have received the green light from the 24-year-old Espanyol goalkeeper and the only step now remaining is for them to pay his €25 million release clause.

While the transfer is likely to be made official next week, a Barcelona player now seems to have already confirmed the signing.

Pedri welcomes Joan Garcia

Indeed, speaking to the media ahead of Spain’s UEFA Nations League semi-final against France tonight, Pedri dropped a big hint about Joan Garcia’s arrival at Barcelona, stating that the goalkeeper would be joining the best team in the world.

“Joan is a great goalkeeper, he has a lot of qualities. But he’s not our player yet, so I can’t say much. If he had the opportunity to join Barcelona, ​​I would tell him it’s the best team in the world,” said the Barça midfield sensation, as quoted by Bassel Tabbal of beIN Sports.

While it has been known that Garcia and Barcelona have reached an agreement, Pedri’s comment pretty much confirms the transfer ahead of time.

As mentioned above, the only thing left is for Barça to deposit the goalkeeper’s €25 million release clause amount and make the signing official.

The La Liga champions are also not expecting any problems with the registration of Garcia from July 1, despite having had to face Financial Fair Play issues in the past.

Garcia is expected to sign a five-year contract with Barcelona until 2030 and will be taking up the No. 1 position in Hansi Flick’s team, pushing Marc-Andre ter Stegen out of the lineup.