Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia has been the standout in La Liga this season in his place, placing collectively a spotlight reel of saves that Los Pericos hope can be sufficient to maintain them up on the ultimate day of the season. It is going to additionally possible be his last recreation for Espanyol.
After breaking by as a starter late final season, Garcia has been catapulted to nationwide fame in Spain along with his performances. Arsenal tried to signal him final summer time, however couldn’t negotiate a deal, neglecting to pay his €25m launch clause. This summer time, Arsenal are one among various sides that might be delighted to pay his clause, together with Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester Metropolis, Newcastle United and most not too long ago Aston Villa.
Actual Madrid involved with Joan Garcia camp
Actual Madrid will not be eager to overlook out both, and though they seem set handy a two-year extension to Thibaut Courtois, are very within the 23-year-old. Courtois’ present deal ends in 2026, and he’s 34 years of age, that means Garcia may succeed him. RadioMarca say that if Andriy Lunin strikes on this summer time, as many predict, Los Blancos will transfer for Garcia.
As well as, Sport quote El Periodico, who say that Actual Madrid have already been in contact with Garcia’s camp, telling him to not discard a transfer to the Santiago Bernabeu. ‘Don’t rush into something, and if there’s something concrete on the desk, communicate to us earlier than taking a choice,’ was the jist of their conversations.
Key components in Joan Garcia’s future
His present launch clause is €25m, but when Luis de la Fuente calls him up for the Nations League last 4 with Spain, then it’s going to rise by €5m. On the flipside, ought to catastrophe ensue, and Espanyol go down, Garcia’s launch clause falls to €15m – it’s public data that Los Pericos should herald €15m in gross sales to stability their accounts earlier than the tip of the June.
The opposite unknown is whether or not Garcia could be keen to sit down on the bench, or would need a beginning position assured. For the likes of Arsenal or Actual Madrid, it could be a serious name to then bench Courtois or David Raya.