Barcelona sign goalkeeper Joan García from crosstown rival Espanyol

The 24-year-old García recently finished a stellar first season in La LigaBarcelona said they activated a release clause of $28.5m BARCELONA: Barcelona are signing Espanyol goalkeeper Joan García, who was once linked to a move to Arsenal, to a six-year contract, the Spanish champion said Wednesday.The 24-year-old García recently finished a stellar first season in La Liga when he led all goalies in saves with an average of almost four a game.He will now join Espanyol’s main rival.Barcelona said they activated a release clause of 25 million euros ($28.5 million) and that García is expected to si