Speak is rising a few €25million change for a person linked to the Premier league, however the participant himself says the reality is much from settled.
Joan Garcia insists he’s nonetheless undecided on his future, regardless of rising studies that the Espanyol goalkeeper has agreed phrases with Barcelona forward of a potential summer time transfer.
The 24-year-old has been one in all La Liga’s breakout performers, topping the charts for saves this season and serving to Espanyol narrowly keep away from relegation on the ultimate day.
However with Barcelona and Arsenal each monitoring the Spaniard, hypothesis over his subsequent transfer is intensifying — even when Garcia himself is staying grounded.
“On the finish of the day, in soccer, information is popping out on a regular basis, issues are popping out,” the Espanyol No.1 informed Tot Gira on 3Cat when requested concerning the newest rumours.
“Till issues turn into a actuality, it’s not all the time the reality. However anyway, as I’m telling you, I’m very calm.
“No matter must be determined, I’ll positively give it some thought rather a lot with my folks and select what might be finest for me. I’m positive will probably be like that.”
Joan Garcia is relaxed about his future
That calmness contrasts with rising concern at Espanyol that their participant of the season could possibly be misplaced for simply €25m (£21m) – a determine that might have risen to €30m if Garcia had been referred to as up for Spain’s Nations League marketing campaign.
The pinnacle coach on the Camp Nou, Hansi Flick, dismissed discuss of a transfer when requested this week, saying (by way of The Metro): “I don’t discuss gamers who aren’t in my staff. We have already got three implausible goalkeepers.”
In the meantime, Espanyol boss Manolo Gonzalez admits he’d be shocked by a switch to their metropolis rivals and has publicly urged the Olympic gold medallist to prioritise common soccer over repute.
Aston Villa had additionally been linked with a transfer for the stopper – although it appears Garcia’s future could possibly be a part of a reshuffle amongst Spain’s prime golf equipment this summer time – not England.
