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Joan García leaving Espanyol?
The budget requires Joan García to be sold for 15 million euros. Concerns were expressed about the feasibility of this sale if Espanyol is relegated to Segunda and García becomes the most scored-against goalkeeper, drawing a parallel with Marc Roca's sale to Bayern Munich for eight million euros.
During the summer, Arsenal expressed interest in Joan Garcia, making several bids. Espanyol, however, maintained that Garcia would only be allowed to leave if Arsenal met his £25m (€30m, $33.2m) release clause. Consequently, Arsenal decided to take a different route by signing Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto on a season-long loan. It has been reported that Garcia's release clause decreased to £20m (€24m, $26m) after the summer transfer window closed, but it is expected to rise back to £25m from January 16. Additionally, should Garcia receive a call-up to the Spain national team, his price could increase by another €5m (£4.1m, $5.4m). Espanyol's director, Fran Garagarza, acknowledged that Garcia might be sold at a later time, suggesting that there is ongoing interest in the player.
Arsenal received a boost in their pursuit of Joan Garcia as Espanyol director Fran Garagarza admitted that the goalkeeper could be sold in the future. Arsenal had a bid rejected in the summer.
Manolo González expressed his hope that Joan García will not leave the club. However, he mentioned that if another club comes in and there's nothing they can do, García might leave. He emphasized that García is a great goalkeeper and that the level of goalkeepers at Espanyol is very high.
Joan García, the international goalkeeper of Espanyol, is being targeted by big clubs. Espanyol fans hope that no big club will pay the 30 million clause in the final days of the summer market.
Liverpool could rival Arsenal for Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia, though he has already agreed personal terms with the Gunners. (Mundo Deportivo - Spain)
Liverpool could rival Arsenal for Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia, though he has already agreed personal terms with the Gunners. (Mundo Deportivo - Spain)
Arsenal has reached an agreement with Joan Garcia, currently with Espanyol, regarding salary and contract duration. If Ramsdale leaves, Arsenal will advance an offer to the Catalan club. The transfer could happen within ten days.
Joan García is a subject of interest from several Premier League clubs. His release clause will increase to 30 million euros at the end of the market, providing some protection against potential buyers.
Joan Garcia has been a key player for Espanyol, helping them achieve promotion. He is currently focused on the Olympic Games in Paris. Despite Espanyol's desire to keep him, rumors of interested teams are circulating. His release clause is currently set at 25 million euros, and it could increase to 30 million euros towards the end of the summer transfer window. Additionally, the price could rise to 35 million euros if he debuts with the senior national team.
Several teams have shown interest in Joan García.
Joan García is also of interest to Premier League clubs.
The Premier League is also interested in Joan García. The situation will be reviewed after Espanyol's playoff run. The player's clause could rise above 20 million euros if Espanyol is promoted to La Liga. The player has a contract until 2028.
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