In recent weeks, it’s been reported that Arsenal are very interested in a move for Joan Garcia. The 23-year-old goalkeeper recently helped Espanyol secure immediate promotion back to La Liga, although he may not have the opportunity to represent Los Pericos in the top tier of Spanish football. Garcia currently has a €25m release clause, […] The post Arsenal face race against time to sign Spanish starlet for €25m, release clause to rise later in the summer appeared first on Football España.

Espanyol goalkeeper Fernando Pacheco was widely regarded as one of the better in Spain when he went to Catalonia. As Los Pericos fought to make their back up to La Liga though, he was usurped by a young pretender by the name of Joan Garcia. The 23-year-old was highly impressive as Espanyol made their way […] The post Arsenal interest in rising Spanish talent confirmed – move likely this summer or next appeared first on Football España.

A recap of some of the deals – and potential deals – from around La Liga lately, with plenty going on.  Celta Vigo Sport say that Celta Vigo have reached an agreement with Andorra to sign goalkeeper Marc Vidal. The 24-year-old spent last season on loan at Barca Atletic, alternating with Ander Astralaga. Meanwhile Relevo […] The post La Liga Transfer Recap: Celta Vigo, Real Mallorca, Espanyol and Real Betis out the blocks quickly appeared first on Football España.

Real Madrid and Arsenal both have two good goalkeepers a piece, but may be looking for another this summer. If that is the case, then Espanyol’s Joan Garcia is drawing attention from both. By all accounts Andriy Lunin had agreed terms with Real Madrid on a new long-term deal, and it looked as if he […] The post Real Madrid could compete with Arsenal for 23-year-old Spanish talent appeared first on Football España.

Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia broke into the first team in the second half of last season, becoming key in their promotion push. In an exciting few months for the 23-year-old, he was also called up for Spain’s Olympics squad in Paris this summer, and it could be about to get even more exciting. Both Tottenham […] The post Arsenal willing to meet demands for 23-year-old Spanish promise appeared first on Football España.

Despite having secured immediate promotion back to La Liga, Espanyol could lose their most productive forward during this summer’s transfer window. Martin Braithwaite notched 22 goals across all competitions last season, but despite the Catalans being back in Spanish football’s top flight, he looks more likely to leave than stay. Braithwaite recently confirmed that he […] The post Everton, Leicester City make offers for La Liga striker with 22 goals scored during 2023-24 season appeared first on Football España.

Arsenal are reportedly close to their first summer transfer in Espanyol goal keeper Joan Garcia. The Gunners are assessing their options ahead of the 2024/25 season with Mikel Arteta looking to bolster his squad. Spanish international David Raya is set to make his loan from Brentford into a permanent deal with Aaron Ramsdale tipped to […] The post Arsenal close in on La Liga keeper as David Raya deputy appeared first on Football España.

Real Betis have confirmed that the loan deal for Marc Roca has been made permanent, after reaching an agreement with Leeds United. The former Bayern Munich and Espanyol midfielder enjoyed a decent first season at Betis and has signed a five-year deal in Seville, which will take him until the age of 32. The deal […] The post Real Betis confirm second signing of the summer as two exits loom appeared first on Football España.

Real Madrid have confirmed the sale of Joselu Mato to Qatari side Al-Gharafa for a fee of €1.5m, after making his deal permanent from Espanyol this week. The 34-year-old leaves the club after just one season, having spent two years at the Castilla side earlier in his career too. Joselu played 49 times for Los […] The post Real Madrid confirm sale of striker to Qatar appeared first on Football España.

Last summer, Santi Cazorla returned home to boyhood heroes Real Oviedo, with the intention of helping them into La Liga. They fell agonising short last weekend, losing 2-1 on aggregate to Espanyol in the promotion play-off final, much to the horror of the 39-year-old and his teammates. However, that was lit a spark within Cazorla, […] The post The fairytale continues: Santi Cazorla extends stay at boyhood heroes Real Oviedo appeared first on Football España.

Premier League giants are already circling Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia, after an impressive season in Segunda. His saves have been a key part of their promotion back to La Liga this year, and he has earned himself a spot in the Spain Olympic team for Paris 2024 this summer. Garcia, 23, won the number one […] The post Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal to battle it out for 23-year-old Spanish talent appeared first on Football España.

Espanyol Sporting Director Fran Garagarza had already decided not to continue with manager Manolo Gonzalez, despite guiding Los Pericos through the play-offs and back to La Liga on Sunday night. However, he will have to start looking at alternatives on his shortlist. According to Relevo, the first choice was Sergio Gonzalez, who managed Espanyol for […] The post Espanyol miss out on first choice manager due to hip operation appeared first on Football España.

Espanyol continued their remarkable record of having come back up to La Liga in every season they have spent in Segunda, after a 2-1 aggregate win over Real Oviedo in the Segunda play-off final. A brace from Javi Puado, the first coming just before half-time, and the second a matter of minutes later, was enough […] The post Espanyol win promotion back to La Liga but post-game Martin Braithwaite comments impact mood appeared first on Football España.

The 2024-25 La Liga season gets underway in August, and two months out from the action kicking off across Spain, the complete fixture list for the campaign has been revealed. The 19 teams confirmed (alongside Real Oviedo/Espanyol, whose battle for the final spot in next season’s competition will come to a head this weekend) now […] The post La Liga announce 2024-25 fixture list, key dates revealed for Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid appeared first on Football España.