According to a report by Spanish outlet El Desmarque, Joan Garcia is the subject of interest from Newcastle United. The Magpies are scouring the market for a goalkeeper heading into the summer transfer window. They are ready to trigger the release clause of €25 million to beat Real Madrid and Barcelona to the Espanyol shot-stopper.
Joan Garcia has established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in his homeland shortly after establishing a foothold in the first-team squad at RCD Espanyol. The Spaniard has come leaps and bounds in the last two seasons, and he was part of the squad that won the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The 24-year-old has been a standout performer for Espanyol in a dreadful 2024/25 campaign for the Catalan outfit. While Garcia has kept only seven clean sheets and conceded 49 goals in 36 La Liga appearances thus far, his shot-stopping has been impressive. Meanwhile, the player’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe, including Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Newcastle United.
Barcelona may dip into the market for a goalkeeper in the summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding Inaki Pena’s long-term future. In addition, Wojciech Szczesny is in the twilight of his career, while Marc-Andre ter Stegen is on the wrong side of 30. So, Garcia has emerged as a viable target for Barcelona.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s interest in Joan Garcia is understandable. The Merengues are scouring the market for a goalkeeper heading into the summer transfer window amid uncertainties around Andriy Lunin’s long-term future. In addition, Thibaut Courtois is approaching the final phase of his glittering career. So, the Spanish goalkeeper is an option worth considering for Real Madrid.
As for Newcastle United, Nick Pope has struggled with fitness issues in the last few years. In addition, Martin Dubravka will likely depart from St. James’ Park in the summer transfer window. So, Garcia has emerged as a viable target, with Newcastle United ready to trigger the release clause of €25 million in the Spaniard’s contract to sign him from Espanyol.
So, the Olympics 2024 gold medalist is closing in on joining Newcastle United unless Barcelona or Real Madrid can usurp the Tyneside outfit in the chase. It will be interesting to see if Newcastle United can quickly seal the deal worth €25 million to sign the 24-year-old Spanish goalkeeper.
