FC Barcelona has started planning for the next season after having concluded the current campaign. Although the Athletic Club-Barça match is still in play, the club is already making the first moves to complete the squad with new signings. At the moment, the number one target is Joan García, Espanyol's goalkeeper, for whom Gerard Romero has provided updates.
Gerard Romero gives the latest on Joan García's signing by FC Barcelona
Mundo Deportivo has revealed the interest and, subsequently, taking advantage of the match between Athletic Club and FC Barcelona, Gerard Romero has provided updates on Joan García.
"Joan García already knows the financial conditions if he comes to Barça. They are quite good compared to some proposals he already has, and far superior to those he has at Espanyol. There have been some very real contacts," indicated the journalist from Jijantes.
In this regard, Romero continued: "Joan García will only leave to be the number 1." Meanwhile, although it seems that Barcelona is serious, Gerard Romero has doubts due to his attachment to the perico club, a great culer rival: "The family environment could influence him."
Finally, and remembering that he is represented by the same agency as Dani Olmo, Romero concluded: "Joan García and Dani Olmo are very good friends."
Joan García costs 25 million euros for now
Since Espanyol hasn't been relegated, Joan García's clause has been kept at 25 million instead of dropping to 15 'rocks', but now it could even rise. If Luis de la Fuente ends up calling him for the Nations League and he becomes a full international with Spain, this would increase to 30 million euros.
Barça is not alone in the race for Joan García, but now it does seem the best positioned. Despite belonging to Espanyol, the Catalan would prioritize continuing to live in Spain. So far, 'only' approaches from abroad have been received, with Arsenal, Aston Villa, or Leverkusen interested.
blaugrana interest is completely serious about Joan García. Gerard Romero has confirmed it in Jijantes and everything could be a matter of days. Barça has made the decision to strengthen its goalkeeping and contacts with his environment have been ongoing for some time. All parties already know: if he ends up wearing the culer jersey, it will be through the payment of his release clause.