Change of cycle between the posts at Santiago Bernabéu. Real Madrid has already decided the future of its goalkeeping, and what's coming leaves no one indifferent.
According to El Desmarque, Andriy Lunin will pack his bags for the Premier League. Aston Villa has made a move with an irresistible offer for both the club and the player himself, who seeks continuity as an undisputed starter.
Real Madrid already has a replacement for Lunin
In Chamartín, they already have a replacement. Joan García, the breakout goalkeeper of Spanish soccer and current guardian of Espanyol's goal, is on Florentino Pérez's radar.
The young goalkeeper has had a dream season with the "pericos" and hasn't gone unnoticed. In fact, Barça itself had also shown interest in him, but Real Madrid has taken the lead in the race for his signing.
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Joan García is the most in-form goalkeeper in LaLiga. Cat-like reflexes, secure footwork, and a maturity beyond his years. At 23 years old, he has been key for an Espanyol that is one step away from keeping the category.
Florentino Pérez's blow to Joan Laporta
Deco had him on a list of possible replacements for Iñaki Peña, but Real Madrid has stepped on the accelerator first.
The move is not coincidental. Although Courtois is much Courtois, Joan would arrive to compete for the starting position from day one, backed by a season in which he has proven he can perform in any scenario.
In Barcelona, this approach hasn't been well received. Barça saw Joan as the ideal replacement for Ter Stegen in the medium term, but Real Madrid seems determined to snatch him away. Florentino wants to close a deal as soon as possible that would be around 15 million euros.
Initially, Joan García would be condemned to the bench at Bernabéu. But Real Madrid's technical department sees him as Courtois's heir in the short or medium term.
Joan García is ready to make the big leap. Everything points to his destination being Bernabéu dressed in white.