Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia will have his choice of top clubs this summer, but it is not yet clear who will take the dive for the 23-year-old star artist. Aston Villa is the newest team that is strongly connected to Garcia.
Last summer Arsenal made their move for the impressive keeper, but could not agree with a deal with Los Pericos, because they demanded his release clause of € 25 million. That looks more and more like a bargain, and Arsenal is one of the favorites to activate it again this summer. However, such as Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen are all linked to a move for Garcia, where the first is even considering buying him and borrowing him for a season not to let him slide through their grip.
If Garcia is called up for the Spain team, that release clause will also rise to € 30 million, although if Espanyol would be degraded, it would fall to € 15 million. That now looks unlikely, not least because of the fine versions of Garcia in recent months. Cadena Ser has detailed that Aston Villa is now ready to take a step for Garcia. Sports director Monchi saw on Sunday afternoon to Garcia during the 1-0 defeat of Espanyol against Villarreal in La Ceramica, and Villa is said to be prepared to pay his release clause and to replace Emiliano Martinez with younger Garcia.
If that were the case, the villa would give the lead over some of his other voorags. Although Leverkusen could, Real Madrid, Barcelona and probably Arsenal cannot give him the first team of football next season, something he is said to be happy to. An understandable attitude for a player who has a strong thing to be considered the best keeper in Spain this season. Espanyol will close a deal before the end of June, because they have to balance their bills by the end of the year and require at least € 15 million.