"According to information on Cadena COPE, as relayed by Mundo Deportivo, Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente is seriously considering calling up the Barcelona goalkeeper for the next FIFA window in March. That international break will be a significant one for La Roja, as Spain are scheduled to play the Finalissima against Argentina, followed by a friendly against Egypt. De la Fuente sees this window as the right moment to bring Garcia into the senior setup, especially given the level he has shown recently."
"The interest is not new. De la Fuente has been tracking Garcia's progress for years and knows the goalkeeper well. However, with options like Unai Simon, David Raya and Alex Remiro already at his disposal, the Barcelona keeper has so far been overlooked. Despite this development and Barcelona's recent thrashing of Athletic Club, the hierarchy remains clear for now. This means Unai Simon continues to be Spain's first-choice goalkeeper,"
"Another factor working strongly in Garcia's favour is his mentality. The coach knows that even if his involvement does not immediately translate into minutes on the pitch, he will be a positive presence within the group. He has already shown this attitude at the U21 level, where he supported the team even when not starting. For now, Simon remains the reference point for La Roja, as he has delivered silverware at every level under De la Fuente,"
Joan Garcia is under serious consideration for a Spain call-up during the March FIFA window, which includes the Finalissima against Argentina and a friendly with Egypt. Luis de la Fuente has monitored Garcia for years but has previously preferred established options such as Unai Simón, David Raya and Alex Remiro. Unai Simón remains Spain's first-choice goalkeeper due to seniority and consistent performances. Garcia's recent form for Barcelona and his supportive mentality, demonstrated at U21 level, make him a valuable squad presence and indicate a possible shift in Spain's goalkeeping succession.
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