Barça is very close to finalizing the signing of Joan García. The club considers this operation an excellent market opportunity and is already prepared to pay the player's release clause, which is only €25 million. This amount (€25 million), relatively low for the current market, has convinced the sporting management that it's the perfect time to secure the generational change in goal.
At 24 years old, Joan has proven to be a goalkeeper with potential, reliability, and character. His signing is part of a clear club policy, which is based on betting on young talent with room for growth. In the coming days, the move should become official.
Barça already thinks about the next priority
Once Joan García's signing is completed, Barça's next objective will be to offload several players to reduce the wage bill. The club needs to free up financial space to be able to make new additions in this market.
In this regard, Ansu Fati and Pau Víctor are two of the names most likely to leave the squad. Both have a market and, moreover, they're not part of the coaching staff's priority plans. These departures will help, but they won't be enough.
Barça needs more
The club is aware that to have real room for maneuver, they'll also need to part ways with players who have higher salaries. The economic situation requires tough decisions, even with players who've performed well.
One of the names that has gained traction in this context is Andreas Christensen. The Danish center-back has more than delivered since his arrival at the club, but his high salary and the interest he attracts from other leagues make him an ideal candidate. The board is already considering different options and offers that could come in for him this summer.
Christensen, a possible sale
Christensen arrived at Barça in 2022 as a free agent, which means that any income obtained from his sale would be a net benefit for the club's coffers. In addition, his contract ends in 2026, so this summer could be the ideal time to close a deal before he enters the final year of his contract.
The idea in Camp Nou offices is that if a suitable offer arrives, Christensen could be transferred. The club prioritizes economic balance, and operations like this fit with that logic.