Thibaut Courtois is approaching 33 years old and has been experiencing physical problems recently. Last season, he had a serious knee injury, and at Madrid, they intend to prepare for a generational change in the goalkeeping position soon. COPE has discovered that, for now, they are not looking for a goalkeeper, but "they do like a lot" one in particular at the Bernabéu offices: Joan García.
Joan García: A meteoric rise
Joan García has established himself as the great revelation of LaLiga 2024/25. The young Espanyol goalkeeper, 23 years old, has caught the attention of major European clubs thanks to his outstanding performances between the posts... among which is Real Madrid.
Trained in Espanyol's youth academy since 2016, Joan García debuted with the first team in the Copa del Rey. He has been gaining prominence until becoming an undisputed starter. His current contract extends until 2028, with a release clause of €30 million.
This season, Joan has been crucial for his team, standing out especially in the match against Madrid... where he was key to keeping a clean sheet and securing the victory. Additionally, he is already being considered among the best goalkeepers in Europe's major leagues.
Fight for Joan García
He has completely exploded, and Joan García is set to leave Espanyol this very summer. His release clause makes him quite a bargain, and the interest from several major European clubs is total. Arsenal already wanted to sign him last summer and now aims to go all out in the coming months.
Madrid knows that if they want to sign him, they will have to go all out, which poses a problem. Although they like Joan García, he is still not considered a priority. The club believes that Thibaut Courtois still has time ahead at the highest level and that, therefore, it is not necessary to make a significant investment right now.
If he could choose, the Catalan is clear that he would be delighted to play at Madrid, but it seems that it will not be something that depends on him. At the moment, he is aiming for the Premier League, although Florentino Pérez could change everything by fully entering the operation. We will have to wait...