Hansi Flick's team has a high-level squad, but the goalkeeping position remains a delicate issue. Marc-André ter Stegen's injury forced Barça to sign Wojciech Szczęsny, who arrived to bring experience and reliability.
Currently, Barça has two goalkeepers in full competition: Szczęsny and Iñaki Peña. However, the balance seems to clearly tilt in favor of the Pole.
Flick has made it clear on several occasions that he trusts Szczęsny more, considering him his starting goalkeeper. This has caused concern in Iñaki Peña's camp, whose future at the club seems increasingly uncertain.
If this doesn't change and the German coach continues to bet on Szczęsny as his first option, Iñaki Peña might seek an exit next summer. That's where the name of Joan García comes into play.
Joan García, the Chosen One by Barça
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barça is closely following Joan García, one of the revelations of RCD Espanyol. At 23 years old, the goalkeeper has shown great reflexes, security in aerial play, and great growth potential.
Barça's sporting director, Deco, has given the green light to the operation, and Joan Laporta is willing to make a financial effort to bring him to Camp Nou. The club's intention is to secure a goalkeeper with projection and quality to compete for the starting position in the future.
Moreover, the signing of Joan García fits Barça's philosophy of betting on young players with room for improvement. His good footwork is an advantage, key in Barça's style, which demands goalkeepers with great ball-handling skills.
It Won't Be Easy: Competition for Joan García
Barça is not the only team closely following Joan García. His great performance has attracted the interest of clubs from LaLiga and abroad, which could increase his transfer cost.
One of the main competitors is Real Madrid. The team sees the young goalkeeper as a talent with great projection for the future of the white team. Even so, Barça trusts in its prestige and sports project to secure his signing.
If Joan García ends up signing for Barça, this could hasten the departure of Iñaki Peña, who would seek a destination where he can have more playing time. Everything will depend on how the situation evolves in the coming months.