Barca ready to unveil Joan Garcia as Ter Stegen considers Galatasaray

 

Barca ready to unveil Joan Garcia as Ter Stegen considers Galatasaray Barcelona are finalising the signing of young Spanish goalkeeper Joan Garcia from Espanyol. The Catalan giants activated the player’s €25 million release clause and are set to officially unveil him later this week. Garcia, who is only 23 years old, has agreed personal terms with the club and will move across the city from Espanyol to Camp Nou. His arrival signals Barcelona’s long-term plan to refresh key areas of the squad and cut down on excessive wages. Garcia is currently earning around €400,000 per year at Espanyol, but his new contract at Barcelona will see him make roughly €3 million annually. Although he has remained silent in public until La Liga gives the green light for the transfer, the young shot-stopper is expected to issue a farewell message to Espanyol fans once the deal is officially confirmed. The move represents more than just a new signing. Barcelona are looking for players who offer strong potential and come at a lower cost in terms of wages and long-term financial commitment. Garcia fits that profile perfectly. He is seen as a reliable and promising goalkeeper who can hold the position for many years to come. With the deal nearing official approval, Barcelona are preparing a formal presentation to introduce Garcia to fans and the media. This signing reflects the club’s strategy of finding value while also adhering to La Liga’s financial fair play guidelines. By choosing Garcia, Barcelona are betting on youth, affordability, and consistency. His signing is likely to be one of several cost-efficient moves the club makes this summer as they try to balance performance on the pitch with sustainability off it.

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen is reportedly close to making a shock move to Turkish champions Galatasaray. The 33-year-old German international, who is under contract with Barcelona until 2028, has reached a verbal agreement with the Istanbul club. Talks are ongoing between Barca and Galatasaray as the two clubs try to finalize the terms of the deal. Despite his contract running for three more years, Barcelona are willing to let Ter Stegen go. One of the main reasons is the need to drastically reduce their wage bill, and Ter Stegen is among the highest earners at the club. Letting him leave would free up significant financial room for the club to invest in other areas of the squad. The experienced goalkeeper has also come under scrutiny in recent seasons. Some Barcelona fans have criticized his performances, especially in big matches. With the club going through a rebuilding phase both on and off the pitch, a change in the goalkeeping department could be seen as a fresh start. Interestingly, Galatasaray have been quite active in the transfer market this summer. They recently completed the signing of German winger Leroy Sane and are now looking to bring in another high-profile name in Ter Stegen. If the move is completed, it will mark the end of an era for Ter Stegen at Barcelona. Since joining the club in 2014, he has played a crucial role in many domestic and European campaigns. However, given the club's financial constraints and shift toward younger, more affordable players, his exit appears more of a necessity than a surprise. Both clubs are expected to reach an agreement soon. If all goes well, Ter Stegen will begin a new chapter in Turkey while Barcelona move forward with Joan Garcia as their new number one.

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