Barcelona says it has signed Espanyol goalkeeper Joan García on a six-year contract. Barcelona says it has activated a release clause of 25 million euros.

Barcelona have officially announced the long-anticipated signing of Spanish goalkeeper Joan Garcia from city rivals Espanyol The deal was confirmed on Tuesday afternoon, with the Catalan club

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.