Real Madrid has stood out for its search for young talent, and Juni Calafat, responsible for signings, has been key to strengthening the squad. In recent years, the team has managed to incorporate some of the best prospects in world soccer, thus securing the club's future. One of Real Madrid's main objectives is to renew the goalkeeping position, and Joan García seems to be the key piece for the club's future.
Joan García's talent
Joan García, current goalkeeper for Espanyol, has managed to capture the attention of several major clubs, and one of the most interested is Real Madrid. The young 23-year-old goalkeeper has stood out in the current season, with 1,980 minutes played to date. Despite being young, Joan has shown great maturity between the posts, making interventions that have been essential for Espanyol's permanence.
In his last performance, during the match against Espanyol, Joan once again demonstrated his quality by making several decisive saves that almost gave his team the victory. Although Real Madrid didn't win, they saw Joan's level up close and were convinced that he could be Courtois's successor.
Courtois's successor?
Thibaut Courtois has been a key piece for Real Madrid since his arrival in 2018. The Belgian, considered one of the best goalkeepers in the world, remains essential for the team.
However, at 32 years old, his best years might be nearing their end. Faced with this, the Madrid board is beginning to look long-term and seeks a goalkeeper who can cover his position in the near future.
Joan García possesses many of the qualities that make Courtois one of the best. The young goalkeeper is characterized by his great reaction capacity, his security in aerial balls, and his reading of the game. His youth makes him a future bet for Real Madrid, which seeks a smooth transition in the goalkeeping position.
Market pressure
With the support of Juni Calafat and the club's interest, Joan García's future seems increasingly closer to Real Madrid. Real Madrid is not the only club interested, as teams like Arsenal are also keeping an eye on his situation. The competition to sign the goalkeeper could force the white club to accelerate negotiations.
What plays in Real Madrid's favor is the 30 million euro clause that Joan has in his contract with Espanyol. This makes his signing an affordable operation for the Merengues, who could close the deal next summer market.