Quotes laid out by Barcelona star Wojciech Szczęsny regarding the talents of Espanyol counterpart Joan García earlier this season have this weekend returned to the fore in a major way.
This, of course, comes amid Joan’s ongoing links with a move to Barcelona.
Fresh off nothing short of a spectacular campaign in the colours of Espanyol, shot-stopper Joan is understood to have been identified as a leading transfer target on the part of the Camp Nou brass ahead of the summer.
So much so that an agreement between the parties on the personal terms of a contract has been labelled as ‘almost done’.
🚨🔵🔴 The agreement between Barça and Joan García on long term deal is now very advanced, almost done.
Negotiations underway with Spanish GK with club confident to get his green light in the upcoming days.
Barça want to get it done asap and anticipate Premier League clubs. pic.twitter.com/xYIGPLyOHp
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 31, 2025
Those of a Blaugrana persuasion, in turn, will no doubt be interested to learn of the fact that a current member of the goalkeeper ranks in Catalunya’s capital not long ago lavished praise on Joan.
Speaking to the media in the aftermath of a 2-0 Barca victory over Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium, Wojciech Szczęsny raved:
“I want to congratulate Joan García. I think he’s been the best goalkeeper in La Liga this season. He has a very bright future ahead of him.”
Conor Laird – GSFN