According to Sport, Joan Garcia stated that joining Barcelona was not a difficult decision and that he believes he made the right choice.

Joan Garcia discussed his decision to join Barcelona on the program "Late Xperience," reaffirming that he believes his initial choice was correct. More than a year has passed since he left Espanyol, but some Espanyol fans have still not come to terms with his departure. During a match against Sevilla, chants of "We want Joan's head" echoed from the stands at the RCDE Stadium. Days later, Joan Garcia recounted how Barcelona's interest emerged and how the decision, which still displeases the Espanyol camp, came about.

The Barcelona goalkeeper secured the starting position under Flick from day one. Speaking on the program about receiving Barcelona's offer, he said: "The emotions were complicated, because these things always happen—there are rumors, a lot of media attention, many people paying attention, many messages circulating, some true, some not. But when they clearly told me this was serious and willing to offer me a good deal, I initially accepted it, discussed it repeatedly with those around me, my family, thought about what was best for me and them, and then made the best decision."

Joan Garcia stated: "It was not difficult; I think I made the right decision." These words may sting the Espanyol camp, though they can also be interpreted differently. Espanyol found a replacement in Dmitrović, whose performances have been quite solid. Additionally, Joan Garcia's €25 million release clause provided Espanyol's sports department with significant financial flexibility during the summer transfer window.

From Joan Garcia's personal and professional perspective, this move also better aligns with his development trajectory. He believed Barcelona's offer matched his competitive ambitions and decided to accept it. Joan Garcia's goalkeeping performances have silenced external doubts: 21 clean sheets, an 82% save rate, and winning La Liga, the Spanish Super Cup, and the Copa del Rey. These achievements also earned him a nomination for the Ballon d'Or Goalkeeper of the Year award.

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