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Yahoo
16-07-2025
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Official: Real Madrid announce club legend's departure, farewell ceremony tomorrow
Following the exit of Luka Modric, Real Madrid have now officially announced that another club legend, Lucas Vazquez, will be leaving. A farewell ceremony will be held to bid goodbye to the versatile right-back who will say goodbye to the club after 18 years. Advertisement 'Real Madrid announces that tomorrow, Thursday, July 17, at 1:00 p.m., an institutional tribute and farewell ceremony for our player Lucas Vazquez will take place at Real Madrid City, with the presence of our president, Florentino Perez,' the statement read. 'Real Madrid would like to express its gratitude and affection for Lucas Vazquez, one of our club's greatest legends.' Vazquez joined Real Madrid in 2007 at the age of 16 and made his first-team debut in 2015, after spending a season on loan at RCD Espanyol. Since then, the 34-year-old went on to make 402 appearances over a period of ten years for Los Blancos, winning 23 titles: five UEFA Champions Leagues, five Club World Cups, four European Super Cups, four La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey, and four Spanish Super Cups. Advertisement Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, paid tribute to the icon, saying: 'Lucas Vazquez exemplarily represents the values of Real Madrid, which has made him one of the most beloved players by our fans. 'Lucas Vazquez symbolizes the hard work, perseverance, humility, and winning spirit essential to succeed in this shirt. He is a player who earns the affection and recognition of all Real Madrid fans. Real Madrid is and always will be his home.'
Yahoo
20-06-2025
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Watch: Joan Garcia signs Barcelona contract with president Laporta
After his acquisition was officially confirmed earlier this week, FC Barcelona new signing Joan Garcia signed his contract with the club earlier today along with president Joan Laporta. The 24-year-old was signed from RCD Espanyol in a deal worth €25 million – his release clause amount, with the goalkeeper agreeing a six-year deal until 2031. Advertisement With the deal having been closed already, Garcia arrived at the club offices today along with his family for his official contract signing and presentation in a low-key ceremony. Apart from club president Laporta, other high-ranking officials like vice-president Rafa Yuste and sporting director Deco were also present at the ceremony. The Spanish shot-stopper was all smiles as he signed the dotted line and embraced Laporta and Yuste. Once the signing was done, Garcia stepped out and signed some autographs for the fans who were waiting in a warm gesture. One of the best goalkeepers in La Liga this season, the 24-year-old is expected to take over the mantle of the No. 1 at Barcelona under Hansi Flick, with the club hoping to finalise the departure of current captain and first-choice custodian Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
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🚨 It's official: Joan García joins FC Barcelona
The Blaugrana club has paid the release clause of the 24-year-old goalkeeper who arrives from RCD Espanyol. Barça has signed one of the Spanish footballers with the most suitors in this transfer market. Joan García, a 24-year-old goalkeeper who shone at RCD Espanyol, joins the Blaugrana club after paying a release clause of 25 million euros, plus IPC. Advertisement At this time, Deco and the members of the sports area of FC Barcelona accelerated the process to resolve the transfer and paid the full amount to the Blanquiazul team. Joan García, a young goalkeeper coveted by some Premier League clubs, becomes Barça's first major signing for the 2025/26 season. His arrival aims to give solidity and projection to a position where the 33-year-old German Marc-André ter Stegen, who has a contract until 2028 but is being sounded out by some teams, and the Polish Wojciech Szczęsny, who has a renewal underway for one more year and another optional one. In this way, it is one of the most important transfers in Spanish football, not only because of the sentimental aspect of going from Espanyol to Barça, but also because it means the arrival of a gem that can lead to a real revolution in the Culé goal. Advertisement This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 Alex Caparros - 2025 Getty Images
The Star
18-06-2025
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- The Star
Soccer-Barcelona sign keeper Garcia from rivals Espanyol
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - LaLiga - FC Barcelona v Espanyol - Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Spain - November 3, 2024 RCD Espanyol's Joan Garcia in action with FC Barcelona's Hector Fort REUTERS/Albert Gea/File Photo (Reuters) -Barcelona have signed goalkeeper Joan Garcia from local rivals Espanyol on a six-year contract, the LaLiga champions said on Wednesday after they met the Spaniard's release clause. Espanyol said Garcia's 25 million euros ($28.75 million) release clause had been activated, ending his stint at the club he had been with since he was a 15-year-old. The Spain youth international also posted a video saying farewell to the fans. The 24-year-old made more saves (146) than any other keeper in the 2024-25 LaLiga season while he was also one of just two players to play every minute of the campaign, along with Getafe keeper David Soria. Garcia will provide competition for places in goal with German Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who missed most of the season due to knee surgery. The club had to coax Wojciech Szczesny out of retirement and the Polish keeper made 30 appearances in their domestic treble-winning campaign. While Barcelona topped the standings, Espanyol finished 14th, losing both home and away to Hansi Flick's side. ($1 = 0.8697 euros) (Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru;Editing by Christian Radnedge)
Yahoo
18-06-2025
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Joan Garcia confirms Espanyol exit – ‘I know this decision will not be easy to understand'
Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia has confirmed that he is leaving the club after nine years, ahead of a move to Barcelona. The 24-year-old posted a farewell video on his Instagram, and has blocked comments, with fans of Los Pericos unhappy about the fact he will be leaving for their bitter rivals. Ahead of his post, Garcia also deleted a picture of him kissing the Espanyol badge, from the day when they secured survival at the end of this season. Garcia had posted the picture during speculation that he would move to Barcelona, which many took to be a sign of his commitment to the club. A decision not taken lightly Garcia alluded to his upcoming move, saying that 'I know this decision won't be easy for everyone to understand. I'm not asking you to do so.' However he recognised that decision that the call 'has been thought through, thinking not only of my career but also of what's best for the club, my family, and me.' His speech continued on to thank the staff at the club, his managers and the fans, before referencing a 'new chapter'. Barcelona have paid Joan Garcia release clause Barcelona have already deposited Garcia's €25m release clause at La Liga's offices, as was confirmed by Espanyol's owners earlier this week. Including taxes, the cost will be more than €26m, and he is expected to sign a six-year deal with the Blaugrana. They have promised him the number one spot ahead of captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen, an issue that is still to be resolved for the Catalan giants. Espanyol have also confirmed his exit, in a cold statement that reads simply. Image via Footboom Advertisement 'Goalkeeper Joan Garcia has paid his release clause – €25m plus IPC – and brings to an end stage as an RCD Espanyol player.' Joan Garcia's full farewell speech The time has come to part ways. Today I have to say goodbye to the club that has been my home since I was 15. During all this time, I have tried to grow every day as a footballer and as a person, always with humility, effort, and the pride of defending the RCD Espanyol goal. I have given everything I had inside to help the team, to represent this badge with the utmost dedication, and to live up to what it means to wear this shirt. I know this decision won't be easy for everyone to understand. I'm not asking you to do so. But I do want you to know that it has been a decision that has been thought through, thinking not only of my career but also of what's best for the club, my family, and me. Advertisement It's not just any goodbye; it's a period of time that closes with the conviction that everything I've experienced has made me better. My heartfelt thanks to all the coaches, teammates, staff, and everyone involved in the club's day-to-day operations. Especially to Ramonet and everyone who accompanied me at the Josep Manel Casanova residence. Without you, I wouldn't be who I am today. I'm taking with me much more than football: friendships, values, lessons learned, and indelible memories, like that night of June 23rd that I will never forget. And, above all, thanks to the fans. From day one, I felt your love, and in the toughest moments, your support was what kept me going. You made me feel part of something so great. I'm leaving with a heart full of gratitude, aware that this journey has had its sweet moments and its tough ones, but all of them have made me grow. I've defended these colours with everything I had, and that will always be my pride. Now a new challenge begins. I face it with enthusiasm, but also with the utmost respect for everything I'm leaving behind. Thank you for everything, Espanyol. Farewell.
