According to a report by the Spanish news outlet Mundo Deportivo, FC Barcelona has reportedly reached a preliminary verbal agreement regarding a highly anticipated player acquisition. The club and the player’s representatives are currently working on finalizing the specific terms and conditions of the contract.
Since the arrival of new head coach Hansi Flick, Barcelona has experienced an impressive resurgence. In his first season at the helm, Flick guided the team to domestic dominance by winning three major trophies: the prestigious La Liga title, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup.
As the club looks ahead to the upcoming season, major efforts are underway to reshape and strengthen the squad. The initial phase of this rebuilding process involved parting ways with players who were not seen as fitting into Flick’s tactical vision and future plans. Once this was done, sporting director Deco, in close collaboration with Flick, shifted focus to identifying and negotiating with potential new signings to address key areas of need.
One of the most pressing issues for both the club’s leadership and its supporters has been the goalkeeping position. This has been a persistent area of concern, with many fans expressing their dissatisfaction with the performances of the current first-choice goalkeeper, Marc-AndrĂ© ter Stegen. The frustration grew so strong that some fans even launched a Twitter campaign demanding his exit from the club.
In response to this, Mundo Deportivo now reports that Barcelona has reached a verbal agreement with Joan Garcia, the goalkeeper currently playing for city rivals Espanyol, and his representatives. The deal is set to go through during the upcoming summer transfer window.
If all goes as planned, Garcia will commit to a five-year contract with FC Barcelona. This new agreement is expected to include incentive-based clauses, similar to those in his existing Espanyol contract. These bonuses would be triggered by certain achievements, such as appearances for the Spanish national team.
Barcelona plans to meet Garcia’s €25 million release clause to complete the transfer. A final decision and official confirmation of the move are anticipated by the beginning of next week, likely before Monday.
