Quiet work, strong intentions

While the rest of the squad enjoys their final days off, Joan García decided to step into the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper and start working on his own. As Mundo Deportivo revealed, the young Catalan goalkeeper showed up early Tuesday morning at FC Barcelona’s facilities and trained for two hours alongside fitness coach Andrés Martín and goalkeeping coach José Ramón de la Fuente.

This wasn’t a casual visit. It was his first official training session as a Barça player, right in the first team’s gym. A clear sign of commitment—and a message that the new keeper isn’t planning to play a backup role.

Is the fight for the No. 1 spot heating up?

With Ter Stegen trying to regain his best form after an up-and-down season, and the arrival of Wojciech Szczęsny as an experienced reinforcement, the battle for the starting role is wide open. And Joan is making sure he’s part of that conversation.

The message is loud and clear: the young keeper didn’t come to watch from the sidelines. His official integration into the squad is set for Sunday, July 13, when the team undergoes medical exams. Double training sessions begin the next day, Monday the 14th, but Joan already took the first step—he showed up early, put in the work, and made it known that he’s here to compete.

Barça’s goalkeeping situation is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing storylines of the preseason. And for now, Joan García is already a step ahead.