Joan Garcia has spoken for the first time as a new FC Barcelona player, after officially signing his contract with the club today, which runs until 2031. Earlier in the day, Barcelona president Joan Laporta welcomed the goalkeeper to the club offices for the official signing of his contract.

Barcelona have signed goalkeeper Joan Garcia from Espanyol after triggering his 25m euros (£21.3m) release clause. The 24-year-old will join officially on Friday with the Spanish champions handing him a six-year contract. Arsenal and Manchester United were also linked with Garcia, but he has opted to remain in his native Spain.

FC Barcelona have officially announced the signing of goalkeeper Joan Garcia from Espanyol. The deal was finalized after the Catalan club activated Garcia's €25 million (£21.3m) release clause. The 24-year-old will be joining on a six-year contract,