Joan García sends goodbye message to Espanyol as the deal with Barcelona announced
Joan García has officially left Espanyol and the deal with Barcelona have been announced. By Ravi Kumar Jha Published on June 18, 2025, 19:05 IST
Joan García has officially left Espanyol and the deal with Barcelona have been announced. The goalkeeper sends a goodbye message to Espanyol fans in a video posted by him on his official Instagram handle. Garcia will be a new keeper of Barcelona and Hansi Flick will be more than happy as he was his first choice keeper.
Joan García has officially completed his move from Espanyol to FC Barcelona, marking a significant step in the young goalkeeper's career. The deal was formally announced by both clubs earlier today, ending weeks of speculation surrounding the 23-year-old's future.
García, who rose through Espanyol's youth ranks, shared a heartfelt goodbye message to fans via a video on his official Instagram handle. In the emotional post, he thanked the club and supporters for their unwavering support, calling Espanyol his 'home' and expressing gratitude for the memories and opportunities.
His transfer to Barcelona comes as a major boost for new head coach Hansi Flick, who had reportedly identified García as his first-choice target between the posts. The German manager is expected to give García a key role in his project as he looks to rebuild Barcelona's squad.
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Ravi kumar jha is an undergraduate student in Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Mass Communication. A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication and he also has a genuine interest in sports. Ravi is currently working as a journalist at Businessupturn.com
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