Priority target could end up costing Barcelona more than €30m despite €25m release clauseBarcelona face a hefty €31.2 million price tag for Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia, including VAT and CPI. Espanyol demands full payment of the release clause upfront, refusing any negotiations or installment plans with their rival. A “covert transfer” is rumored but could further inflate the cost. Alternatively, Garcia could personally pay the €25 million clause, a tax-exempt move under Spanish law.
