The Spanish goalkeeper Juan Garcia is close to finalizing his future after receiving an official offer from Barcelona, awaiting his final decision between Friday and next Monday following a meeting with his agents.

The newspaper "Mundo Deportivo" reported that there is a preliminary agreement between Barcelona and Garcia's agents for a contract extending for five years with bonuses linked to his representation of the national team.

Garcia has a release clause of 25 million euros, which opens the door for his transfer without interference from Espanyol.

The 24-year-old goalkeeper is attracting interest from major European clubs such as Arsenal, Newcastle, Napoli, and Inter, and he has confirmed his commitment to Espanyol until the last moment after helping the team avoid relegation this season. The final decision is now in his hands, with Barcelona at the forefront of interested parties.