Espanyol 
Arsenal 
- 4 March
- 100+ views
CONFIRMED: Joan García signs for Barcelona.
Barcelona beats Arsenal to sign Joan García. Espanyol accepts their €25M offer for the goalkeeper, ending the rumour of Joan García moving to Arsenal.
CONFIRMED: Joan García signs for Barcelona
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Arsenal's pursuit of Joan García reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 88% probability of the goalkeeper making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Arsenal has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Joan García (24).
- Arsenal has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Joan García.
- Joan García is in a favorable situation regarding potential playing time, as there are only a limited number of direct competitors for his position within the current Arsenal squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (David Raya, Neto)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (David Raya, Neto)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (David Raya, Neto)
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
There are no cons known for this rumour
El Arsenal está en la 'pole position' por Joan García, pero el Barça ya pregunta por su cláusula
https://cadenaser.com - SpanishEl portero del Espanyol gusta mucho en el Barcelona pero es el equipo inglés los que más interés han demostrado | Cadena SER
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Alternatives of Arsenal
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
78.5
86.0
|
Gianluigi Donnarumma |
 Man City
|
€42.9M |
|
77.7
78.3
|
Dean Henderson |
 C. Palace
|
€28.1M |
|
77.6
79.2
|
Robert Sánchez |
 Chelsea
|
€24.3M |
|
77.5
77.5
|
Jordan Pickford |
 Everton
|
€17.4M |
|
77.4
85.3
|
Bart Verbruggen |
 Brighton
|
€42M |
|
77.4
83.1
|
Lucas Chevalier |
 PSG
|
€34M |
|
76.9
76.9
|
Michele Di Gregorio |
 Juventus
|
€21.5M |
|
76.8
78.9
|
Alex Meret |
 Napoli
|
€15.4M |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Joan García
GK
Skill: 74.7
Pot: 79.1
Team
Barcelona
Barcelona
Contracted Until
30 Jun 31
ETV
€26.1M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€23.5M – €28.7M
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Who is Joan García?
Joan García (ESP) is a a ball playing keeper and currently plays for Barcelona. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 1. Joan García has also been used as a sweeper keeper.
Joan García's current transfer value is between €23.5M and €28.7M. His last transfer was from Espanyol to Barcelona in 2025. Barcelona paid Espanyol €25M for Joan García.
Joan García latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
