Newcastle United Eyeing Up Joan Garcia as Potential Replacement for Martin Dubravka

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Newcastle United are on the hunt for a new goalkeeper this summer, with several options in mind, including Joan Garcia. The 24-year-old Espanyol stopper has been in exceptional form this season, making 146 saves and being awarded the Dani Jarque award for Espanyol's best player. Garcia has a £21 million release clause in his contract and has been linked with Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Barcelona, in addition to Newcastle. Espanyol head coach Manolo Gonzalez has warned Garcia to think "very carefully" about a move to Barcelona, citing the eternal rivalry between the two clubs and the presence of ter Stegen in goal.

Key Takeaways:

  • Joan Garcia, 24, has been linked with a move to Newcastle United, Aston Villa, and Arsenal, in addition to his current club Espanyol.
  • Garcia has made 146 saves this season, the most by any goalkeeper in La Liga.
  • He has a £21 million release clause in his Espanyol contract.
  • Espanyol head coach Manolo Gonzalez has warned Garcia to think "very carefully" about a move to Barcelona, citing the eternal rivalry between the two clubs.
  • Gonzalez also mentioned that Barcelona has ter Stegen in goal, which could be a factor in Garcia's decision.
  • Garcia's price would have inflated to £25m had he been called up to the Spain national team squad for their Nations League game against France.

Statistics:

  • 146: The number of saves made by Joan Garcia this season, the most by any goalkeeper in La Liga.
  • £21 million: The release clause in Garcia's Espanyol contract.
  • £25m: The price Garcia's value would have been if he had been called up to the Spain national team.
  • 24: Garcia's age.

Sources:

  • Tot Gira
  • Spain
  • Espanyol
  • Barcelona
  • ChronicleLive
  • Gety Images