Come to Barcelona to play one goal, Szczesny is downgraded to two goal, Special Lion has no position, how strong is Joan Garcia

According to famous reporter Romano, 24-year-old Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia is about to join Barcelona. He will become Barcelona's No. 1 goalkeeper. Szczesny, who joined Barcelona's first goal after Terstergen was injured last season, was positioned as a second goal. Terstergen, who has been playing for Barcelona for 11 years in 2014, will completely lose his position in Barcelona.

Why?

Joan Garcia's rise is by no means accidental. In the 2024-25 season, although he conceded 51 goals in 38 appearances in Espanyol, he contributed 8 clean sheets. Behind the data is the highlight of its reaction speed and command and defense ability: facing La Liga high-intensity shots (13.2 shots per game), the save success rate is 73%, and he is especially good at blocking close-range burst shots. More importantly, its modern goalkeeper's characteristics - a 85% pass success rate, and a long pass accuracy that is better than the players in La Liga in the same position, perfectly fitting the Barcelona backcourt ball output system. Recognition at the national team level is also convincing. Although not yet selected for the adult team, Spanish media have repeatedly called on Delafuen to call him, and even believed that his status "beyond two of the three active national teams." If the European Union joint list had not been determined, his liquidated damages would have automatically increased to 30 million euros due to the selection clause - this itself is an invisible endorsement of its potential.

Barcelona's blood exchange is actually the product of multiple pressures. Ter Stegen's high-paying contract (expired in 2028) and the potential for injury (8-month quit in 2024) have become a heavy burden. Although 34-year-old Szczesny was ordered to perform stably last season, his age can only be a transitional role.

Joan Garcia's 25 million euro termination fee is "a cost-effective choice" in the goalkeeper market that costs 50 to 60 million yuan. His joining also marks the continuation of the youth training strategy of the Laporta era - although he is not from La Macia, as a local talent in Spain, it is in line with the club's "localized young core" team building ideas. As the fans said: "Every decision made by Laporta is thoughtful and this time is no exception."

Terstegen's situation is sad. The German goalkeeper contributed 17 trophys in Barcelona in eleven years, and his injuries and age weakened his irreplaceability. Although the club stated that he would not force his departure, sports director Deco was ready to showdown with him: he would become the third goalkeeper in the new season.

What's more cruel is the shackles of reality - the annual salary of 12 million euros after tax has made the potential company dissuasion. If Barcelona wants to recycle the transfer fee, they will have to bear some of the salary or reduce the price. Although Ter Stegen publicly stated that he "fairly believed in competitiveness", leaving the team may be a rational choice for consideration in the 2026 World Cup. The glory of his former "Little Lion King" finally faded gradually from the siege of time and commercial football.

For Joan Garcia, signing the contract was only the first step in the Long March. His promise of the main position is actually a double-edged sword - he had previously refused the invitation from Premier League teams (Newcastle, Bournemouth) just because the opponent could not ensure the absolute start of the Champions League stage. The pressure in Barcelona's locker room is far greater than that of the Spanish. The psychological weight of the Camp Nou goal: Bravo and Cilesen quickly fell out of favor due to key mistakes; Telstegen fans' scrutiny: the departure of the meritorious goalkeeper may trigger a rebound in emotions for fans; Szczesny's eye: This experienced Polish goalkeeper has only accepted the "transitional two goals" for one year and may counterattack at any time.

What is more subtle is technical adaptability. During the Espanyol period, he was used to the high-frequency save mode of mid- and lower-stream teams, while Barcelona averaged only 8.3 shots per game (the fewest in La Liga last season), and long-term concentration will become a new topic - just like the decade-long transformation of his predecessor Ter Stegen from "often mistakes" to "the decisive needle".