Overview
- FC Barcelona activated Joan García’s €25 million release clause from Espanyol and signed him to a six-year contract through June 2031.
- Joan García is set to challenge for the starting goalkeeper role, placing Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s future at the club in doubt.
- Barcelona has reached agreement in principle with Athletic Club winger Nico Williams by triggering his €58 million release clause and finalizing personal terms.
- The club is evaluating sales of players such as Ronald Araujo—whose clause drops to €65 million for the first 10 days of July—and Ansu Fati to raise transfer funds.
- President Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco are driving a major squad overhaul that aligns Hansi Flick’s vision with LaLiga’s financial regulations.