Espanyol’s promising young goalkeeper, Joan García, continues to draw attention from top European teams, with Barcelona among those keenly monitoring his development. A major factor in the potential transfer is that García shares his agent, Andy Bara, with Spanish midfielder Dani Olmo—an agent already well connected to Barça’s sporting operations. According to Mundo Deportivo‘s Fernando Polo, García is fully aware of the long-standing interest from Barcelona.
Although the Catalan club has yet to submit an official offer, internal discussions are intensifying, hinting at a possible approach soon. Ultimately, it will be García’s decision to make. A switch to Camp Nou would mark a major step forward in his career, particularly as Barcelona seeks to boost its goalkeeping options. The 22-year-old will need to weigh this potential move against offers from other clubs. With Bara’s ties to the club, negotiations could be smoother if things proceed.
This agent connection might prove crucial should Barcelona decide to make their interest official. García’s recent form has made him a highly desirable prospect, and any delay from Barcelona could allow rivals to make a move. The club must act quickly if they want to land the talented shot-stopper. Meanwhile, speculation also surrounds Dani Olmo’s future, and with both players under the same representation, a combined deal could be explored—though financial and squad factors would play a major role.
At the moment, García’s team is waiting for Barcelona to take the next step. Should the club decide to move forward, the young goalkeeper will have a pivotal decision to make: remain with Espanyol or take on the challenge of playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world. Barcelona’s next move could significantly shape their future lineup. The question now is—will García end up at Camp Nou, or will another team beat Barça to him? The coming weeks will be telling
