The 2024-2025 season for FC Barcelona will be one to remember. Hansi Flick's first experience in Barcelona has created a lot of anticipation. The coach has restored the team's confidence in Europe despite it being the only thorn left.
Laporta, the architect of FC Barcelona's successes, is very satisfied with Hansi Flick's work. This week, in fact, could end up closing a fantastic season. It will be against RCD Espanyol in Cornellà, on matchday 36.
If everything goes as planned tomorrow, Barça, with 82 points, can turn them into 85 if they beat RCD Espanyol. Hansi Flick's team could be mathematically crowned champions at the eternal rival's stadium. However, besides the possibility of being champion, Laporta will visit the RCDE Stadium to make a key negotiation.
Joan García, the chosen one to compete with Ter Stegen
It is no surprise that big teams are interested in RCD Espanyol's goalkeeper. Joan García's season is being spectacular, and Barça has been following him throughout the campaign. FC Barcelona's visit to the rival's stronghold could be decisive for the next season.
Joan García would fit perfectly in Hansi Flick's Barça. The German, as he has done with the entire squad, would get the maximum performance from the young goalkeeper. He would play in a club full of homegrown players, almost all Catalans, and with a group that is both sportingly and mentally connected.
The most glorious eras of FC Barcelona have been precisely those led by homegrown players. Joan García would find himself in a familiar environment: Héctor Fort, Gerard Martín, Eric García, Balde, Lamine Yamal, Marc Casadó, or Pau Victor will be some of his new teammates.
All soccer lovers have been able to see how good Joan García is between the posts. His possible signing for FC Barcelona would bring back real competition in that line. With Szczęsny's future in limbo and Ter Stegen's form in question, the addition of RCD Espanyol's goalkeeper could be the solution.
Joan García, in numbers
RCD Espanyol's goalkeeper, Joan García, has been with the club since the youth categories, specifically since 2016. He has grown to secure a spot in the starting eleven. The Sallent de Llobregat native has a current value of 20 million euros and has played 47 matches, totaling 3,150 minutes.
In total, Joan García has conceded 47 goals and has kept a clean sheet in 7 matches. While the numbers are not very favorable for the goalkeeper, it must be taken into account the level of the club he represents. Therefore, it is even more commendable for him to stand out in a team that has only been able to win 10 matches throughout the season.