Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are embroiled in the fight to secure the goalkeeper of the future. The heir to Courtois at the Bernabéu, and to Ter Stegen at Camp Nou.
His release clause is 30M, which can become 35M if Luis De la Fuente calls him up for the national team. It would be only 15M if Espanyol is relegated from the category.
Espanyol Prefers to Sell Him to Real Madrid
According to Eduardo Inda on El Chiringuito, Espanyol prefers to sell Joan García to Real Madrid to prevent Barça from acquiring him by paying his clause.
That is, the club's predisposition is entirely toward Real Madrid, but first, the white club will have to make a decision about Lunin. Ancelotti opposes his sale, but the truth is that the offers coming in for him from the Premier League are tempting.
Eduardo Inda explained on El Chiringuito that "Joan García is a phenomenal goalkeeper. He has an affordable clause, and Espanyol knows that Barcelona is after him. Espanyol has conveyed to Real Madrid, who are interested, that they prefer to sell him to them rather than to Barcelona."
Joan García has been an international in the lower categories of La Roja, but De la Fuente has not yet called him up for the national team, something that will happen in due course. Although for now, he trusts Unai Simón, Raya, and Remiro.
Barça Has Been Tempting His Agent for Months
Arsenal tried to acquire him last summer, but their offer was stuck at 20M, and Espanyol rejected the deal. He is only 23 years old, has surpassed the promise phase, and is a true reality in the Spanish competition.
Barça has been tempting his agent for months, and Espanyol has sounded the alarm to Real Madrid. Nothing would be less pleasing to the club from Cornellà than for their great star to strengthen the ranks of their eternal rival.
To all those interested in him, including Barça, Espanyol refers them to his release clause. With Real Madrid, it would be different given the good relations both entities maintain. Espanyol would be willing to accept a discount in exchange for some white youth player, a tradition in the history of both clubs.
Joan García has played 27 league matches, and thanks to his interventions, Espanyol is avoiding direct relegation spots.
The Goalkeeper Who Saves the Most in Spain
Real Madrid would only undertake the operation if they transfer Lunin for more money than they might pay for García. But in the white club, there are no doubts. The goalkeeper is Courtois, who is negotiating his renewal until 2028.
Joan García is the goalkeeper who has made the most saves in the league. He already has 101, surpassing Sergio Herrera (Osasuna, 91), Jasper Cillessen (Las Palmas, 90), Karl Hein (Valladolid, 86), and Augusto Batalla (Rayo Vallecano, 74).