In a move that has surprised both insiders and outsiders, Joan García has signed with Barça. The young goalkeeper, considered one of the most promising in Spanish soccer, arrives with the intention of becoming the starter. His performance has been outstanding, and Barça didn't want to miss the opportunity to secure his services.
With this move, the blaugrana club is betting on youth, national talent, and a modern goalkeeper profile—agile and skilled with his feet. Joan García isn't coming to be a backup, but to be a protagonist. Sources close to the club have stated this, noting that the commitment to him is strong and responds to a need for change in the goalkeeping position.
Planned departure for Ter Stegen
Joan García's arrival inevitably means a change of cycle in the blaugrana goal. In this regard, Barça is working to arrange Ter Stegen's departure. The decision isn't easy, but the club believes it doesn't make sense to keep a goalkeeper of his caliber and salary as a backup.
Additionally, the sporting management wants to avoid any kind of conflict in the locker room. Having two goalkeepers who consider themselves starters could create tensions. In a period of renewal like the one the club is experiencing, they don't want to take that risk. For this reason, efforts are being accelerated to find him a new destination.
Freeing up his salary, key to registering Nico Williams
One of the factors that has hastened this decision is the economic impact. Ter Stegen's salary is one of the highest on the squad, and his departure would provide relief for the wage bill. This freeing up of resources is key to registering new signings, especially the desired signing of Nico Williams.
The Athletic winger is Barça's top priority in this transfer window, and the club's entire financial structure is being adjusted to make his arrival possible. Removing a player with Ter Stegen's salary from the club would greatly facilitate dealings with La Liga and open up the necessary space to register Nico.
Ter Stegen's possible destination
According to the outlet "e-Notícies," Ter Stegen is already evaluating his future and everything suggests that his next destination could be Galatasaray. The Turkish club has shown interest in signing him and would be willing to take on his salary, something that greatly facilitates the operation for Barça.
The German would view favorably the option of leading a European project like the Istanbul team's, with which he would compete in international tournaments. If everything goes as planned, his departure could be finalized in the coming weeks.