Marc-André ter Stegen is in the middle of recovering from his knee injury. Although his recovery is going well and he is expected to return for next season, Barça has some doubts about how he will come back. At 33 years old, Ter Stegen is no longer a young goalkeeper, and the club fears that recurring knee injuries could affect his long-term performance.
This aspect has led the club to consider the possibility of signing a new goalkeeper who can take over the blaugrana goal in the coming years. It is not certain that any operation will be undertaken yet, but many in the club recommend it.
Szczęsny and Iñaki Peña Are Not the Goalkeepers of the Future
Although Barça has found temporary replacements for Ter Stegen with Iñaki Peña and Tek, it doesn't fully trust either of them to be the long-term solution. Wojciech Szczęsny, who arrived as an emergency reinforcement, has taken the position, but the club doesn't see him as a future option.
Meanwhile, Iñaki Peña is going through a difficult time due to losing his starting position, and the club still considers that he doesn't have the level to be a starter at Barça. Therefore, the sports management is looking for more solid alternatives for the goal.
Deco Has His Eye on a Goalkeeper
Given the current situation, Deco is the main advocate in the club that the team needs a goalkeeper. Ter Stegen's future as a starter is hanging in the air due to his knee problems and age, and the current goalkeepers of the club don't convince. That's why Deco knows it's essential to have a reliable goalkeeper who can take on the role of starter at Barça.
Deco's priority is to sign a young goalkeeper with potential who can become the starter for many years. Ter Stegen's situation has accelerated this process, as the club doesn't want to wait any longer to find its future goalkeeper.
A Bargain of Only 30 Million
In this context, one of the names that has gained strength is Joan García, the young goalkeeper from Espanyol. According to "El Nacional.cat," Joan is a very attractive option for Barcelona due to his quality and great future potential. With a release clause of only 30 million, the club sees Joan as an opportunity to sign a young goalkeeper.
At 23 years old, Joan García has already demonstrated in La Liga his ability to be one of the best young goalkeepers. That's why Barcelona is evaluating the possibility of signing Joan García this summer, as he meets the club's requirements for the future: youth, quality, and potential.
His low price in relation to his talent has caught the attention of the blaugrana management, which considers that he could be a smart long-term investment even though he is from Espanyol. With him, Barça could secure a long-term solution for the goal and provide the necessary generational change in such a crucial position.