Espanyol 
Arsenal 
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 keeper 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 (25).
- 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)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (David Raya)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (David Raya)
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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
Exclusive: Arsenal confident of agreeing second summer signing
Arsenal expect to finally land Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia in the upcoming summer window, sources have told Football Insider. The Gunners are still keen to
Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) on X
🚨🔴⚪️ Arsenal have already reached verbal agreement with Spanish GK Joan García on personal terms. He’s the priority target for Arsenal to replace Aaron Ramsdale if he leaves in final 10 days. Espanyol are aware of #AFC interest but no official bid yet, depends on Ramsdale.
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. |
|
|
79.5
84.1
|
Gianluigi Donnarumma |
 Man City
|
€50.2M |
|
79.2
79.8
|
Mile Svilar |
 Roma
|
€41M |
|
79.0
86.3
|
Bart Verbruggen |
 Brighton
|
€45.6M |
|
78.5
78.5
|
Michele Di Gregorio |
 B'mouth
|
€11.7M |
|
77.8
79.6
|
Elia Caprile |
 Cagliari
|
€18.2M |
|
77.2
82.9
|
Lucas Chevalier |
 PSG
|
€26.7M |
|
76.9
81.9
|
Marco Carnesecchi |
 Atalanta
|
€32.2M |
|
76.2
76.8
|
Mike Maignan |
 Milan
|
€20.2M |
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Joan García
GK
Skill: 76.6
Pot: 82.4
Team
Barcelona
Barcelona
Contracted Until
30 Jun 31
ETV
€46.8M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€42.1M – €51.4M
Who is Joan García?
Joan García (ESP) is a a ball playing keeper and currently plays for Barcelona. Joan García is 25 years old (2001/05/04). 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 €42.1M and €51.4M. 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.
