Radio Serre: Barcelona is close to signing Joan Garcia, but he may be rented out first next season

May 26th According to Serb Radio, Barcelona has reached a principled agreement with goalkeeper Joan Garcia, and the transfer is close to completion.

Barcelona 33-year-old goalkeeper Ter Stegen has undergone three knee surgeries so far, while 35-year-old Szczesni has not yet decided whether to renew his contract with Barcelona. For this reason, Barcelona is preparing to introduce a new goalkeeper and regard 24-year-old Joan Garcia as a target for signing. Joan Garcia currently plays for Espanyol, with his contract termination fee of 25 million euros, but if selected for the Spanish national team, it will increase to 30 million euros.

Ser Radio said that Barcelona is preparing to pay Joan Garcia's full termination fee to sign him, and has reached a principled agreement with the players, and the two sides have agreed. However, Barcelona still needs to wait until the new Spanish national team list is announced before they can determine whether to pay 25 million euros or 30 million euros termination fee to the Espanyol Club.

However, considering that Ter Stegen has returned from injury, Barcelona may loan him to other La Liga teams next season after signing Joan Garcia, both Betis and Valencia are interested in him. And Joan Garcia is also willing to consider renting out for a season first because he needs to get the chance to continue playing.

Joan Garcia has made a total of 146 saves in La Liga this season, the most of all goalkeepers in La Liga. He is an important contributor to the Spaniard's ability to relegate and is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in La Liga and even Europe. Barcelona signed Joan Garcia and regarded him as the team's goalkeeper's current and future.

Joan Garcia said after the final round of the La Liga of the season: "If I leave, I am proud to help Espanyol stay in La Liga. Everyone knows the club and my current situation." This is also seen as a signal that Joan Garcia decides to leave this summer.