Barcelona appear to be on the verge of signing what they see in their new long-term goalkeeper in Joan Garcia, after the Espanyol goalkeeper gave the green light to a move. The Blaugrana are scheduled to pay his €25m release clause.
It seems that they have made a strong play for Garcia, and managed to persuade him to reject offers from the Premier League over the space of two weeks. Yet the costs of that charm offensive will be more than just the release clause and Garcia’s contract, having told the 24-year-old that he will come in as the club’s number one next season.
Clearly this creates a conflict with club captain and previous first choice Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Last week, before the deal with Garcia was agreed, ter Stegen said that he would be at Barcelona no matter what. The 33-year-old wa back in action for Germany after nine months away on Wednesday night in their 2-1 loss to Portugal, pulling off a fine double save. Afterwards, he reiterated that he was going nowhere.
“No one has told me about this, and it’s always difficult to comment on everything. I know I’ll stay at Barca next season,” he told ZDF, as quoted by MD. He was also delighted to be back with the German national team.
“It’s fantastic to be here now. I’m seeing my teammates again, and it’s a great feeling to finally be back with the team.”
Even if ter Stegen has not been spoken to yet, Barcelona are planning to hold talks with him in the coming days. They will explain the situation to him, and the word is that they will not try to force the shot-stopper out. Clearly though, Barcelona are hoping that if ter Stegen sees he will not be number one, he will look for other opportunities.
V_Hernandez
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MATS was not a bad keeper as Barca fans blame him. But nevertheless he is not a great one as well. He never reached or never will reach the level of Courtois, Donnarumma, Navas, Oblack level. So we need to look beyond him now for sure but he does deserve respectable goodbye.
well spoken brethren
Angelus_Yesu
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Barcelona is rushing in for Garcia because of Real Madrid showing interest in him. Someone may regret this ingratitude.
Barça is not rushing because Madrid has an interest in him biaa. Where have you seen that Madrid has an interest in him? Barça has goalkeeping issues and is going in for a goalkeeper, thinking that he'll help solve the problem. And you're here saying they're rushing because of Madrid. Everything is not about Madrid, my brother.
Jemaiknorz
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Barcelona is rushing in for Garcia because of Real Madrid showing interest in him. Someone may regret this ingratitude.
pium
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MATS was not a bad keeper as Barca fans blame him. But nevertheless he is not a great one as well. He never reached or never will reach the level of Courtois, Donnarumma, Navas, Oblack level. So we need to look beyond him now for sure but he does deserve respectable goodbye.
Jvon
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If Barcelona try to don’t spend more money give these players 🆙 to next season
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What’s that kid
Redcdeiknu
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If Barcelona try to don’t spend more money give these players 🆙 to next season
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many Barcelona fans think the team is dream league on their phone x
GeneralOsama
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Yet! He should give way to the young Joan Garcia to lead the young players we have. We appreciate all he's done for us. But it's time for him to leave.
GaddafiJamal
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If Barcelona try to don’t spend more money give these players 🆙 to next season
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You’re Senseless 🤧🤮
robcilprtz
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please Mr ter stegen leave
kandmopty
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If Barcelona try to don’t spend more money give these players 🆙 to next season
viwbelptuy
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This is ridiculous to say the least. Barca must learn from experience and put a stop to this nonsense. Exactly what have they seen in this inexperienced Espanyol goalkeeper that warrants this amateurish and uncouth decision. Ter Stergen is not just an ordinary goalkeeper in fact he's the captain of the team and deserves some respect.