In Barça's sports management, the goalkeeping position has become one of the main concerns for the future. Marc-André ter Stegen is going through a delicate situation due to his knee injury. Although the German is in the process of recovery, there is great uncertainty in the club about how he will return after this new injury.
The concern is growing, as Ter Stegen has been an essential pillar in Barça's defensive stability in recent years. Therefore, in the club, there are many voices starting to demand reinforcement for the future.
Szczęsny leaves many doubts
The situation is even more complex because it is considered that there is no natural guaranteed substitute for the German goalkeeper. Although Iñaki Peña and Wojciech Szczęsny are there, both are considered only temporary solutions.
Neither offers the necessary guarantees for the club's future in such a crucial position as goalkeeping. Therefore, the idea, if there is room economically, is to look for a goalkeeper in the market.
Deco's bet
Deco is clear that Barça needs a top-level goalkeeper to ensure the team's competitiveness in all competitions. The favorite is Diogo Costa, Porto's goalkeeper, who has impressed in recent years with his solidity, reflexes, and ability to lead the defense.
However, signing Diogo Costa seems complicated due to his high price, which would be around 80 million. Therefore, the sports management has other options.
Barça is impressed with what would be the most controversial signing
Another option being considered by Barça's sports management, according to El Nacional.cat, is Joan García. The young Espanyol goalkeeper made a sensation with his performance in the last classic against Real Madrid, and Barça would be impressed. The 23-year-old goalkeeper has shown great potential, with a great ability to respond to high-pressure situations.
His release clause is 30 million, making him an affordable option compared to other international-level goalkeepers. However, in Barcelona, there are hesitations due to the possible uproar that could arise from signing a player from Espanyol, the eternal local rival. This situation could generate tensions both with the fans and with the club's own players, leading the management to carefully analyze the feasibility of this operation.