Joan García, the promising goalkeeper from Sallent, has taken a significant step in his career by joining FC Barcelona. Although he has just arrived at the club, he is not a stranger to the squad, as he shares the locker room with up to four players he has previously played with.
A Reunion with Eric García
The first of these teammates is Eric García, with whom he has shared experiences in three different national teams: the U-17, the Olympic team, and the Catalan national team. Their first encounter dates back to January 2018, in a friendly match where Spain U-17 defeated Italy 0-2, a promising start for both.
Olympic Gold on the Horizon
García was also part of the team that won the gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, although he did not have the opportunity to play in the tournament. However, his presence in the group allowed him to experience winning a title alongside Cubarsí, Fermín, and Eric, which will undoubtedly strengthen his integration into the Barça locker room.
A New Teammate in the Catalan National Team
Recently, Joan García had the chance to play alongside Pau Víctor in a friendly match that pitted Catalunya against Costa Rica at the Estadi Johan Cruyff. In this match, held on May 28, the three players were starters and contributed to Catalunya's 2-0 victory, a good omen for his future at the club.
With this new signing, FC Barcelona not only adds talent to its squad but also reinforces the connection between its players, creating an atmosphere of camaraderie that could be key to success in the upcoming season. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see how Joan García's career unfolds at the club, where he already has solid support from his teammates.