Since the turn of the century only one player has signed directly from Espanyol before Joan Garcia, the striker Jonatan Soriano. At Espanyol between 2006 and 2009, Soriano joined a Barça Atlètic side in 2009 coached by Luis Enrique.

Rabat – FC Barcelona have announced a deal with Joan Garcìa as their first signing of the season. The 24-year-old goalkeeper joined with a $25 release clause from city rivals Espanyol.

With Joan Garcia's arrival to FC Barcelona, there are some question marks over the future of Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who has been linked with a move to Galatasaray