FC Barcelona continues to seek solutions to strengthen their goalkeeping for the upcoming season. Joan Laporta and his board are clear that they need competition for Marc-André ter Stegen and secure options in case of any eventuality. Although the goalkeeper they like the most is Joan García from Espanyol, his signing is practically impossible.
The young goalkeeper from the Perico team is one of the great promises of Spanish soccer, but his transfer to Barça would clash with the enormous rivalry between both clubs. Espanyol doesn't consider negotiating with their eternal rival, which forces Laporta to look for alternatives in the market. This is where a name that is gaining more strength comes into play: Álex Remiro.
The Real Sociedad goalkeeper has proven in recent seasons to be one of the most reliable goalkeepers in LaLiga. His consistency between the posts and his experience in European competitions make him an ideal candidate to strengthen the blaugrana goal. Additionally, his contractual situation would allow Barça to negotiate his arrival without major obstacles.
Remiro Is a Realistic Option for Barça
According to various sources, Real Sociedad would be willing to let Remiro go for a figure close to 20M euros. A price manageable for Barcelona, especially if they achieve a significant sale in the summer. His signing would provide guarantees in the goal and ensure an orderly transition in case Ter Stegen is unavailable at any point in the season.
One of the clubs that has tried to approach Álex Remiro in recent months has been Athletic Club. However, the Navarrese goalkeeper doesn't consider returning to San Mamés after his departure in 2019. His past with the Bilbao team is behind him, and his priority is to continue competing at the highest level in a team with European aspirations.
Champion with Spain
Another point in favor of Remiro is his international experience. He was part of the Spanish team that won the Under-21 European Championship, although he did not play in the competition. Even so, his evolution has led him to be in the orbit of the senior national team, and his arrival at Barcelona could be the definitive step to consolidate himself among the best.
With Joan García practically ruled out, Remiro's option gains strength in the offices of Camp Nou. His price, performance, and experience play in his favor in the club's sports planning. Laporta knows that the goal is one of the key positions and doesn't want to leave anything to chance.
Barça continues to move in the market, and Remiro appears as the most viable alternative. Now, everything will depend on negotiations with Real Sociedad and the club's ability to undertake the operation without compromising their delicate economy.