Joan García, the 24-year-old goalkeeper from Sallent, has officially transferred from Espanyol to FC Barcelona after the Catalan club triggered his €25 million release clause. García, who had been with Espanyol since the age of 15, signed a six-year contract with Barcelona extending until June 2031. He is the first signing for Barcelona's 2025/26 season under coach Hansi Flick. García expressed gratitude towards Espanyol and acknowledged the difficulty of his decision, emphasizing that the move was made with respect and was best for the club. Following his signing, he was presented at Barcelona's Spotify Camp Nou offices and celebrated the occasion with club president Joan Laporta and the team's sporting leadership. This transfer makes García the second most expensive goalkeeper signing in Barcelona's history. The arrival of García adds competition to Barcelona's goalkeeping roster, raising questions about the future of current goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen.