Espanyol -goalkeeper Joan Garcia attracts interest from Barcelona and from the Premier League after Arsenal saw two bids rejected last summer for the Catalan star
Joan Garcia has admitted that he would not have any problems playing against Espanyol in the midst of reports that his representatives have closed to move to Barcelona. The keeper, who represents a friendly representative in a friendly representative on Wednesday evening, is expected to leave Espanyol this summer, with Arsenal and Manchester United among the candidates to sign him from abroad.
The 24-year-old has a release clause of € 25 million (£ 21 million) from which clubs can benefit and Arsenal saw two bids for the Shotstopper last summer. However, there is more competition for his signature in the coming weeks and Barcelona wants to make the move.
Reports in Spain claim that the club in principle has an agreement with the agents of Garcia. A five -year contract is on the table with a bonus when he plays internationally.
When asked about crossing the gap in Catalonia, Garcia remained cautious about his future, despite the suggestion that a movement could be made in days. “At the end of the day news and things always come out in football,” he said.
“And that is why it is a reality; it is not always the case. But, as I tell you, I am very calm, and which decision must be made, I will certainly think a lot with my people and choose what will be best for me. And I am sure it will be like that.”
But the young keeper admitted that he would be enthusiastic to play against Espanyol if the chance would come. “It would not be a problem to face Espanyol,” he said.
“It would also be fun. These things could happen, but I try to look at the positive side of things, and if it happens, I would be enthusiastic about it.”
It has been suggested that Barcelona Garcia would offer Valencia on loan to ensure the first team football if the Espanyol star would make the move. Barca see Garcia as a long-term replacement for Marc-André ter Stegen,
However, a movement about La Liga seems to be no certainty. Despite an agreement with his representatives, Garcia will have the final say in his next step.
Relo claims that the goalkeeper prefers a switch to the Premier League and Garcia has revealed that he hopes that his family can continue to attend competitions in Estadi Cornellà -EL PROT when he leaves.
“Everyone knows a bit about the situation in which I find myself and the situation in which the club is located,” he said at the end of the season. “Whatever happens, if I leave, I will be proud to still leave the team in La Liga.
“I hope that my family with a team can keep coming at the top of the stadium and I hope this will continue for many years.”