Barça eye keeper shakeup
Barcelona are reportedly planning a major goalkeeper overhaul ahead of the 2026/27 season — Joan García's starting spot is not considered untouchable as the club evaluates multiple scenarios for starters and backups. The sporting structure is actively assessing options now. (barcauniversal.com)
Joan García moved to Barcelona from Espanyol in the summer of 2025 after Barça activated his reported €25m release clause (media figures later cited the package at around €25–26.34m), and databases list his Barcelona contract running through June 30, 2031. (beinsports.com) Barcelona’s official site highlights García’s immediate impact this season, noting multiple monthly “save” awards and a LaLiga shot‑stopping success rate reported at about 79.41%. (fcbarcelona.com) Public squad listings and recent coverage show Barcelona carrying several goalkeepers on the books — including Joan García, Wojciech Szczesny, Marc‑André ter Stegen and academy names such as Diego Kochen — leaving the club with at least six keepers under contract in recent months. (espn.com) Veteran Wojciech Szczesny signed a two‑year deal that keeps him at Barça until 2027, a move widely reported as intended to provide an experienced understudy. (espn.com) Marc‑André ter Stegen remains under contract at Barcelona until 30 June 2028, but the club confirmed a six‑month loan to Girona FC announced on 20 January 2026 so the Germany international could seek regular minutes ahead of the 2026 World Cup. (fcbarcelona.com) Spanish outlets have linked Barcelona with specific external targets to reinforce depth, naming Brighton’s Bart Verbruggen and Real Sociedad’s Álex Remiro among the options monitored by the sporting department. (football-espana.net) Registration and wage‑cap realities have already affected goalkeeper business at Barça — reports say at least one proposed departure (Iñaki Peña) was put on hold while the club finalised the registration of its new signings with LaLiga. (goal.com)
