Kane saves Tuchel's blushes as England limp past Andorra

What next for Sancho after Chelsea snub?

Eight issues Chelsea must fix in the transfer window

Madrid must loan out Endrick to make room for Mastantuono

Biggest winners & losers as Lionesses name Euros squad

Editors' Picks

Guardiola apologises to Yamal as he makes Messi claim

Ballon d'Or Power Rankings: This is Dembele's Golden Ball!

Jamaica told Greenwood decision needs 'acceptance from nation'

Transfers LIVE: Man Utd face Spurs battle for Mbeumo

'Back to reality' for Dyer & Bowen after rainy honeymoon

Osimhen agrees personal terms ahead of Napoli exit

RANKED: Top candidates to replace Ange after Spurs sacking

Rob & Ryan ready to sell stake as Wrexham's value hits £350m

<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="match-schedule">{"type":"match-schedule","data":{"competitionId":"34pl8szyvrbwcmfkuocjm3r6t"}}</script><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Garcia turns down Premier League giants to join Barca</li><li>La Liga champions to pay €25m release clause</li><li>Spainard set to sign five-year deal</li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2ivxLJJhzdzbJdwo0n"><strong>Follow GOAL on WhatsApp!</strong></a> 🟢📱</td></tr></tbody></table>

Joan Garcia turns down bigger Man City, Arsenal & Newcastle offers to accept Barcelona deal with €25m transfer to La Liga champions imminent

<p>The 24-year-old goalkeeper <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/joan-garcia-makes-his-mind-up-espanyol-goalkeeper-ready-complete-25m-barcelona-transfer-snubbing-arsenal-interest/bltfeebf00d60ec4c42#cscab525e9f3849434" target="_blank">gave the green light to Barca</a> after a final meeting with his agents and family. Despite receiving attractive offers from top Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Manchester City, Garcia prioritised the La Liga champions, <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20250604/1002475406/joan-garcia-da-barca.html" target="_blank"><em>Mundo Deportivo</em></a> reports. Barcelona will activate the shot-stopper's €25 million (£21m/$28m) release clause, with the player set to sign a five-year deal and join up with Hansi Flick’s squad ahead of pre-season.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Garcia had previously been in advanced talks with Arsenal, who identified him as the ideal backup to David Raya. The Gunners had reportedly agreed on personal terms with the Spaniard last summer, but negotiations fell apart when they couldn’t match Espanyol’s valuation. City were reportedly also interested in Espanyol's young goalkeeper, seeing him as a potential option amid uncertainty over Ederson’s future. Pep Guardiola publicly praised Garcia but confirmed the club asked both of their current keepers to stay.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Garcia's move from Espanyol to Barcelona marks a rare transfer between city rivals. The 24-year-old will become only the fourth player in the modern era to make a direct move between the two clubs.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Barcelona are expected to make the signing official in the coming days, with Garcia set to join the squad for pre-season. After completing this deal, the Catalan giants are likely to target more signings, with Marcus Rashford and Luis Diaz <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/luis-diaz-barcelona-liverpool-new-contract-saudi-arabia-offer-join-lamine-yamal-raphinha/blt6c7688a1a0b4ac89" target="_blank">among the players being linked with a move</a> to Camp Nou.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR JOAN GARCIA?

Joan Garcia turns down bigger Man City, Arsenal & Newcastle offers to accept Barcelona deal with €25m transfer to La Liga champions imminent | Goal.com

Joan Garcia has reportedly turned down lucrative offers from Arsenal, Man City, and Newcastle to join Barca in a €25 million move from Espanyol.