Tag: Espanyol

Flick shuts door on ter Stegen as Joan Garcia confirmed Barcelona No.1

Hansi Flick
December 2025

Flick publicly confirms Joan Garcia as undisputed first-choice goalkeeper, ruling out rotation and saying he has no plan to change, leaving returning veteran Marc-Andre ter Stegen stuck as third option after injury and a deteriorated relationship over summer recruitment. Ter Stegen, stripped of the captaincy after reportedly resisting Garcia’s signing from Espanyol, now faces a bleak pathway to minutes, forcing the 33-year-old to consider a January move if he wants regular football and to revive fading prospects of starting Germany’s 2026 World Cup campaign.

Burnley owners seal Espanyol majority buy

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.

Arsenal Eye Espanyol Goalkeeper Joan Garcia Amid Rival Interest

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.

Manchester United Make Move for Espanyol Goalkeeper Joan Garcia

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.

Top European Clubs Battle for Espanyol’s Rising Goalkeeper Joan García

Joan García (Espanyol)
March 2025

Espanyol’s 23-year-old keeper Joan García is reportedly on the radar of top clubs including Atlético Madrid, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, and PSG.
Despite Espanyol sitting 15th, García’s performances have drawn widespread acclaim, prompting intense interest across Europe.

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