Joan Garcia Open to Barcelona Move Despite Espanyol Ties

Barcelona transfer target Joan Garcia has hinted at a possible summer switch from Espanyol, stating he’d have no issue facing his current club. While previously rumored to prefer a Premier League move due to rivalry concerns, his recent comments to Tot Gira suggest he's still weighing options, offering hope for a potential Camp Nou transfer.

When the summer transfer window nears, Barcelona may have found encouragement in Joan Garcia’s latest comments amid ongoing speculation linking the Espanyol goalkeeper with a move to Camp Nou. Speaking to Tot Gira, Garcia, 24, acknowledged he hasn’t made a decision about his future but left the door open to joining Barça, despite the fierce rivalry between the two Catalan clubs. “It wouldn’t be a problem to face Espanyol,” Garcia remarked, even calling such a clash “nice” and expressing excitement about the possibility.

These remarks contradict earlier reports suggesting that Garcia preferred a Premier League move over joining Espanyol’s historic rivals. His statements now indicate that he is keeping all options open and focusing on what’s best for his career and the interview, set to be aired in full this weekend, has fueled speculation that Barcelona could reignite talks for the highly-rated goalkeeper and with current goalkeeping roles at Barça in flux, Garcia’s openness to the move could prove pivotal.

At 24, Garcia is considered one of La Liga’s most promising stoppers, and Barcelona’s interest in grooming a successor for their veteran custodians makes his situation increasingly relevant.