Overview

• Barcelona activated Joan Garcia’s €25 million release clause plus CPI to bring the former Espanyol keeper onto a contract running until June 30, 2031.
• Ter Stegen, under contract until 2028, risks being pushed out following his September injury and Garcia’s arrival.
• Wojciech Szczesny, who deputized after Ter Stegen’s setback, is expected to receive an extension to his expiring one-year deal.
• With the goalkeeper position settled, Barcelona is shifting its summer transfer focus to wingers such as Nico Williams, Luis Díaz and Marcus Rashford.
• Ter Stegen has drawn interest from Saudi Pro League clubs and Turkish side Galatasaray as Barcelona explores his potential sale.