Espanyol
October 2025
Velocity Sports Partners closed a ~€200m deal for Espanyol, ending Rastar’s nine-year tenure. Alan Pace promises patient, data-led rebuilding via a multi-club model with Burnley. Plans focus on sustainable recruitment, academy alignment, commercial growth, and financial discipline to restore stability and chase a swift La Liga resurgence.
Joan Garcia (Espanyol)
May 2025 (Ahead of Summer Transfer Window)
Arsenal are targeting Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia as a backup to David Raya, but face competition from Bournemouth, with the 23-year-old reportedly carrying a £17m release clause.
Mikel Arteta views Garcia as a reliable understudy, though Bournemouth’s potential goalkeeper search could spark a bidding battle ahead of the summer.
Joan Garcia (Espanyol)
April 2025
Manchester United have made contact over a potential deal for Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia, who has also attracted interest from Arsenal.
Garcia has a £25m release clause. Espanyol may try to retain him on loan if a big club signs him. United’s doubts over Andre Onana have accelerated their interest.