Storm over Wojciech Szczęsny's new rival. "He fooled everyone"
The 24-year-old's transfer has been almost certain for some time, but an official announcement had to be made. On Wednesday, June 18, shortly after 2 p.m., fans of the Pride of Catalonia were finally able to celebrate. It was then that the goalkeeper's signing was officially announced and he was welcomed on the social media of the reigning Spanish champions.
"FC Barcelona has activated the release clause of the player Joan Garcia. The cost of the clause was 25 million euros plus bonuses. This Friday, the player will sign a contract with the club for the next six seasons, until June 30, 2031, during a private ceremony at the headquarters of FC Barcelona," the statement said.
The former Espanyol president couldn't take it anymore. "I hate it"The transfer itself stirred up a lot of emotions from the start. Garcia – a product of the less successful Catalan club – decided to accept the offer of his biggest rival. And this despite the fact that teams from Serie A and Premier League also expressed interest in his services. However, he decided to stay at Barcelona. After the transfer became a fact, the former president of Espanyol had strong words for him.
"I really hate that he left for a club that is not only a sporting opponent, but also, and perhaps above all, a social one. His behaviour towards the club was inappropriate. He deceived everyone: his teammates, the coach and the fans. He went over to the side of a monster," Collet stressed in RAC1.
Let's recall that Barca currently has four goalkeepers with considerable aspirations. They are Inaki Pena, Wojciech Szczęsny, Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Joan Garcia. The fate of the first and second is practically decided. The Spaniard is to leave and the Pole is to stay, although this has not been officially announced yet. The greatest doubts are raised by the future of Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who, despite pressure, does not want to leave the Pride of Catalonia.
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