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BBC News
19 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Newcastle to host Espanyol in pre-season friendly
Newcastle will face Spanish side Espanyol at St James' Park on Friday, 8 August, in their first home friendly before the 2025-26 match, which kicks off at 19:30 BST, has been added to bolster preparations for a season in which the Magpies will compete in both the Premier League and Champions coach Eddie Howe is expected to use the fixture to build fitness and cohesion across the squad before Newcastle begin their league campaign at Aston Villa, followed by a home match against defending champions who are marking their 125th anniversary, finished 14th in La Liga in fixture kicks off a busy weekend for the Tyneside club, with Newcastle's men's and women's teams set to take on Atletico Madrid in the Sela Cup on Saturday, 9 August.
Yahoo
20 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Barcelona present new signing Joan Garcia: First words and images
On Friday, Barcelona presented Joan Garcia as their first signing of the summer. The Blaugrana activated his €25m release clause last week, and on Wednesday, Barcelona announced Garcia as their first signing of the summer. Now former club Espanyol also announced the deal, with a cold one-line statement. Many Pericos feel that they have been betrayed by Garcia, who came through the club's academy. Garcia released a statement bidding farewell to Espanyol, but did not ask for understanding, calling it a decision that took into account the best for the club, his career and his family. Joan Garcia aiming for plenty of victories Garcia will certainly be set for a hostile welcome at the RCDE Stadium on his next visit. In stark contrast to his reception at Camp Nou. He told the media he was happy to be at Barcelona. Advertisement 'I'm very happy; I've been looking forward to this day. Now I have to keep growing as a goalkeeper, win a lot, and achieve great things, which is why I came here. When there's such a young team with such good players, it's exciting. I know many of them and I'm eager to get started.' 'I define myself as a brave goalkeeper' – Joan Garcia Image via FC Barcelona Garcia will be competing with Marc-Andre ter Stegen for the number one spot, the current captain. Although numerous reports say that Garcia has been promised a starting role under Hansi Flick. 'I define myself as a brave goalkeeper, who likes to help the team, quick in goal, with reflexes, and who tries to contribute in the air.' He was excited to get started, with Barcelona returning to their home at Camp Nou in September. 'I've seen the model of the Spotify Camp Nou and it's impressive. I'm really looking forward to play in it for the first time. I'm sure you'll see a lot of victories.'
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Barcelona star responds to incoming competition with Joan García signing
A member of the goalkeeper ranks at La Liga champions Barcelona has on Friday responded to the arrival of Joan García at the club. Shot-stopper Joan was of course announced as a new Blaugrana player earlier this week, after Deco and co. made the call to activate his Espanyol release clause. Advertisement The 24-year-old, in turn, put pen to paper on his contract in Catalunya's capital earlier today, signing all the way through the summer of 2031. Joan is for his part expected to take over no.1 duties in Hansi Flick's squad next season, fresh off nothing short of a dazzling campaign on the books of Espanyol. One current member of the goalkeeping setup at Barcelona who nevertheless appears happy with Joan's arrival, though, is Wojciech Szczęsny. After coming across an official Barcelona post on Instagram, showcasing the club's latest recruit in Blaugrana colours, experienced shot-stopper Szczęsny responded with a simple 'like'. Conor Laird – GSFN
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Joan Garcia's first words as a Barcelona player – ‘I was really looking forward to this day'
Joan Garcia's first words as a Barcelona player – 'I was really looking forward to this day' Joan Garcia has spoken for the first time as a new FC Barcelona player, after officially signing his contract with the club today, which runs until 2031. Earlier in the day, Barcelona president Joan Laporta welcomed the goalkeeper to the club offices for the official signing of his contract. Advertisement The private ceremony was attended by Garcia's close family members and his agents, club vice-president Rafa Yuste, director Deco, and other members of the sporting committee like Bojan, Joan Soler, and Enric Masip. Garcia speaks as a Barcelona player The former Espanyol academy graduate, signed by Barcelona after triggering his €25 million release clause, shared his excitement about this new professional chapter at the age of 24. 'I am very happy. I was really looking forward to this day, and it is finally here,' he said. 'My goal is to keep growing as a goalkeeper and to win a lot, to achieve great things with the team – that is why I came here,' he added. Talking about the team and the project being led by manager Hansi Flick, Garcia noted: Advertisement 'It's a very exciting project, with a great team and very young players, whom I already know. I'm really looking forward to getting started and being with them.' Asked to describe himself as a professional, Garcia was clear about his strengths. 'I consider myself a brave goalkeeper, quick with reflexes, and someone who tries to contribute in the air,' he explained. Standing next to the model of the new Spotify Camp Nou, he shared his desire to play there. 'It's very special to see the model of the Spotify Camp Nou; it's impressive. I'm looking forward to playing there, and I'm sure we'll achieve many victories at the stadium,' he said. Source: FC Barcelona
Morocco World
2 days ago
- Business
- Morocco World
FC Barcelona Signs Goalie Joan Garcia
Rabat – FC Barcelona have announced a deal with Joan Garcìa as their first signing of the season. The 24-year-old goalkeeper joined with a $25 release clause from city rivals Espanyol. The six-year contract runs until 2031 and was accepted by La Liga on Tuesday evening. García has attracted Premier League interest, especially from Arsenal. But, he chose to join Barcelona, becoming the first player to move directly from Espanyol since Igor Korneev in 1994, despite the intense rivalry between the two Catalan clubs. Barcelona's sporting director Deco called the clause 'a market steal.' Flick pushed for new competition after Barcelona conceded 39 league goals and 11 goals in the Champions League. García led the league with 146 saves and played every minute of Espanyol's 38 matches, helping the Espanyol avoid relegation. Analysts credited his sharp reflexes (73.7 % save rate). In Hansi Flick's second season, Barcelona wanted new goalkeeper options. They used Garcìa's low release clause, which didn't affect Financial Fair Play rules inside the club. García is seen as Ter Stegen's long-term replacement. Stegen's high salary, injuries, and poor form led Barcelona to look for a new goalkeeper. Although he's the captain and under contract until 2028, the club is now pushing him to leave. With García's arrival, Flick now has four goalkeepers: Ter Stegen, García, Szczęsny, and Iñaki Peña. But the club knows that this strong lineup can't continue. Either Szczęsny or Peña is expected to leave before the transfer window closes. Tags: FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona and Real Madrid
