The transfer of Joan Garcia from RCD Espanyol to FC Barcelona last summer brought a lot of controversy, given the bitter rivalry between the two clubs.
The Blaugrana Signed the 24-year-old keeper by activating his release clause of € 25 million, without direct negotiations between the two clubs.
Garcia had earned a cult hero status at Espanyol, especially after his brilliant versions last season to help the Catalans prevent the threat of relegation by La Liga.
As such, fans were furious about his decision to join Barça, for whom he excels at the start of the season.
Espanyol -captain Javi Puado opens on Joan Garcia Transfer
Speaking in an interview with RAC1 (H/T Sports world), The current Espanyol captain Javi Puado discussed the transfer from Joan Garcia to Barcelona, while he also answered whether he would consider making such a movement himself.
“It’s all understandable. Of course, if you leave for your eternal rival, it doesn’t feel right, but it’s the player’s decision. In the end the player does what he thinks is best for his professional career, for his family, and to build a football career,” ” he said.
“Joan Garcia thought it was to leave, in this case to Barça, the best option, and that is it. In the end I don’t think we should think about it, because it no longer affects us.”
Puado further revealed that he had never spoken to Garcia about his decision to join Barcelona and said:
“I spoke to Joan Garcia, but not about the decision or something, because I have been with him for years. When I was in the first team, he went up, and I honestly talked about other things, but not about his departure or something.”
Continued, he added: “I didn’t say to Joan Garcia:” No, don’t go to Barça, go to another team. ” In the end it is his decision, and he makes the decision that he says is best for his sporting life and his family, based on what he said, and we cannot get involved in that.
“I wish he had stayed with us all year round and for life. Well, of course, if he had to leave, it would be better to go to another team, yes, but if he decided Barça, that’s that.”
Puado would never consider Barcelona
During the interview, Puado was asked about the hypothetical scenario of receiving an offer from Barcelona. His reaction was unambiguous, as he said:
“No, I won’t go. Not for something. Even if it was a very good offer? I hope I don’t get the offer, but no. I am at Espanyol, the club that gave me everything. I am sure I would not leave. But I have not received a offer.
“And I don’t think I will do it, what is better. If Barça wants you, it is likely that another top team wants you too. I will tell you how I feel now, you know? At the moment I have the feeling that I would not leave.”
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