"We knew he was capable of performing at that level, of proving he has what it takes to play for a team that competes in all competitions and where the pressure is intense. You could already see it in training: his ability to filter passes, beat lines... There was no doubt about it."
"In terms of hierarchy and status, Pacheco was the starter, but everyone knew that when he got the chance, Joan would take advantage of it. And he was very important both in the first promotion and in the subsequent survival."
Joan Garcia arrived at Barcelona after the club activated his €25 million release clause and quickly became the undisputed first-choice goalkeeper. Garcia overcame early doubts and a nearly two-month knee injury to win over the fanbase with composure, intelligence, and rapid adaptation to elite-level football. Former Espanyol goalkeeping coach Inigo Arteaga praised Garcia’s training attributes, including his ability to filter passes and beat lines, and noted his patience while not initially the starter. Arteaga highlighted Garcia’s impact during promotion and survival campaigns and affirmed confidence in his capacity to perform under intense pressure across all competitions.
Read at Barca Universal
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