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Burnley Attempted to Hijack Barcelona's Garcia Signing

Published April 7, 2026 · Updated April 7, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

Barcelona secured Joan Garcia last summer, but Burnley made a concrete attempt to hijack the deal before the Catalan club acted.

Burnley explored a move for Joan Garcia during the summer transfer window, competing with Barcelona to sign the 24-year-old goalkeeper from Espanyol.

The Clarets considered Garcia due to his impressive La Liga form and the need to replace James Trafford, though they ultimately signed Martin Dúbravka. Barcelona's swift action secured the young star.

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