After an exceptional season in which Barcelona won the domestic treble, the Catalan club\u2019s management is turning its attention to the summer transfer market with determination and seriousness.
\nThe team\u2019s ambition is no longer limited to domestic dominance but extends to regaining European glory and achieving the ultimate dream: lifting the Champions League trophy once again.<\/p>\n
Press reports indicate that the transfer of Espanyol goalkeeper Juan Garcia to Barcelona is close to being finalized during the current summer transfer window.
\nThe Catalan club intends to strengthen its goalkeeping squad with the young goalkeeper in preparation for the 2025-26 season.
\nThe Spanish newspaper Sport reported that Garcia will sign his contract with the Catalan club next Wednesday, with the release clause being paid simultaneously.
\nA sum of \u20ac25 million will be paid for the goalkeeper\u2019s services, which is the release clause of his contract with Espanyol.<\/p>\n
For his part, Espanyol CEO Mao Yiwu confirmed that the club will not enter into any negotiations with Barcelona regarding the sale of Garcia, and that paying the release clause is the only way to complete the deal. The newspaper noted that one of Juan\u2019s conditions before officially signing was to secure a starting spot, and that he would not be content with playing as a substitute\u2014a fact confirmed by Flick.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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