Joan García, the 24-year-old goalkeeper from Sallent, has officially transferred from RCD Espanyol to FC Barcelona after the Catalan club activated his €25 million release clause. García, who has been with Espanyol since he was 15, signed a six-year contract with Barcelona extending until June 2031. He expressed gratitude towards Espanyol and acknowledged the difficulty of his decision, emphasizing his respect for his former club. Barcelona announced García as their first signing for the 2025/26 season, with the move confirmed by multiple sources including the club itself. The transfer has sparked reactions among Espanyol fans, some viewing it as a betrayal. García becomes the second most expensive goalkeeper signing in Barcelona's history and will join a squad that already has four goalkeepers, raising questions about the future of Marc-André ter Stegen. The player has publicly stated his excitement about joining Barcelona and his ambition to win titles with his new team. He was formally presented at the club's offices, where he signed his contract in the presence of Barcelona president Joan Laporta and other club officials.