FC Barcelona signs Joan Garcia, paying the release clause

• FC Barcelona activated the release clause to acquire goalkeeper Joan Garcia for €25 million.
• Garcia signed a six-year contract, joining the competition with other goalkeepers at the club.
• The deal will positively impact Espanyol's financial stability, allowing the club to remain within financial regulations.

This was reported by Forbes, ESPN.

FC Barcelona signs Joan Garcia

FC Barcelona has completed the transfer of Joan Garcia, paying his release clause of €25 million ($28.9 million) to Espanyol. According to information published by ESPN, the club activated this clause on Friday, June 13, 2025.

Garcia, a 24-year-old goalkeeper, signed a six-year contract with Barcelona, lasting until 2031. At the club, he will compete with goalkeepers such as Marc-André ter Stegen and Wojciech Szczęsny.

The transfer of Garcia was made possible by the payment of the release clause, allowing him to leave Espanyol despite the club's efforts to retain the player against their city rivals. The player, who was a product of Espanyol's academy, has already made a name for himself within the team, helping them remain in La Liga.

The transfer operation for Garcia proceeded without significant delays, which is rare for such deals. He is expected to sign the contract after returning from vacation at Joan Gamper CT.

Economic implications for Espanyol

This deal also has economic implications for Espanyol, as the amount received will allow the club to remain within financial regulations until June 30, 2025. The payment of the release clause will help Espanyol ensure financial stability during the preseason period.

Garcia, now part of Barcelona, may also be included in the Spanish national team, enhancing his potential on the international stage.

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