Eric Garcia is not the brother of Joan Garcia as is being claimed
Barca’s proposition has already been given to Joan Garcia, who will make a decision on his future between Friday and Monday. The Cule team’s sports management is hopeful that the Espanyol goalie will be signed.
Joan Garcia, who had previously worn number 34, was given the number one shirt for the 2022–23 season after goalkeeper Oier Olazabal left the team on June 29, 2022.
Is Barcelona’s Eric Garcia the real brother of Joan Garcia and are the two related
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At the RCDE Stadium on February 1, 2025, Garcia recorded his third clean sheet of the season and helped Espanyol defeat league leaders Real Madrid 1-0 with a man-of-the-match performance that included seven saves. The La Liga stop of the Month title for February went to him for his foot stop against Luka Sucic in an away match against Real Sociedad on February 9.
The conclusion of the future of Joan Garcia is becoming closer. One of La Liga’s biggest surprises, the Espanyol goalkeeper, has already received a firm offer from FC Barcelona. After consulting with his advisors, he is anticipated to make a choice between Friday, May 31, and Monday, June 3.
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The circumstances of Joan Garcia have piqued the curiosity of other European clubs, given that he is only 24 years old and has a 25-million-euro termination clause. But the player is closely examining the Azulgrana proposal, which has been evident for days.
There is an understanding between Barca and the player’s representatives as a result of FCBN’s progress. As previously discussed in his present relationship with Espanyol, the terms of the contract are almost set, a five-year agreement with incentives related to his potential debut with the absolute national team.
Meanwhile, several online reports have claimed that Barcelona’s Eric Garcia is Joan Garcia’s real brother and is playing a crucial role in sealing his transfer to the club. However, this is not true with the two players not related despite having the same surname.
At 24 years old, Eric Garcia recently spoke about his future despite having a contract with Barça only until 2026. When asked about his future on TV3, he replied: “I have one more year left on my contract. We’ve had a very good season and I hope, if possible, to improve even more next season.”
FC Barcelona considers Joan Garcia an investment
Joan Garcia is viewed by FC Barcelona as a strategic investment for both the present and the future. He is viewed by the sports management as the perfect candidate to begin a slow transition in goal, competing with Marc-Andre ter Stegen and guaranteeing a high degree of consistency in the role.
There is calm at the Catalan club’s offices. They are aware that the athlete appreciates the suggestion and that the atmosphere in which he lives has always been open. The team maintains that this is a plan that was developed months ago to find national potential with instant projection rather than a reactive approach.