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Extends contract, loaned again Romero has signed a contract extension with Villarreal until 2029 and has been loaned again to Espanyol for the 2025/26 season, his parent club announced.

Impact Romero had a complete season on loan with Espanyol and will renew the experience, as his parent club Villarreal agreed to loan him again for the 2025/26 season after extending his contract for the next four seasons. Romero is expected to be a key player again in the backline of the Catalans, as he helped secure six clean sheets in 34 games during the 2024/25 season with impressive defensive contributions such as 73 tackles, 30 interceptions, and 87 clearances in 34 games.

JUNE 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Espanyol Salinas has joined Espanyol on a free transfer after leaving Elche, his new club announced.

Impact Salinas is leaving Elche as a free agent after seven years at the club, including time with the youth teams, senior squad, and during his loan spells at Unionistas CF and CD Mirandes. The left-back played 65 games for Elche and recorded three goals along with three assists. Salinas will now discover La Liga with Espanyol, having not featured yet in the Spanish top flight.

JUNE 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting Director Deco breaks silence on Barcelona's new signing Joan Garcia | Sporting News Barcelona have signed one of the best goalkeepers in La Liga, Joan Garcia, from their arch-rivals Espanyol.

JUNE 22, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

New Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia forced to change phone numbers after threats over potential Camp Nou move from enraged Espanyol supporters | Goal.com US New Barcelona signing Joan Garcia has had to change his phone number after receiving threats from Espanyol fans over his controversial switc...

JUNE 22, 2025 • GOAL.COM

Signs with Espanyol Kike has signed a contract with Espanyol for the two upcoming seasons, the club announced.

Impact Kike departed Alaves as a free agent and didn't wait long before finding a new club, as he is joining Espanyol for the next two seasons. Kike scored 58 goals in the Spanish top flight, including 13 during the 2024/25 season. Heading into the 2025/26 season, Kike will bring experience to the Catalans' frontline, which now includes several young players who will need a leader.

JUNE 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Departs Alaves Kike is departing Alaves after two seasons spent with the team, the club announced.

Impact Kike played 70 games under the Albiazul shirt and is departing the club after two seasons. He was the author of the 700th goal of Alaves in the Spanish top flight and scored 13 goals this season. Kike is now set for free agency and can sign with the club of his choice.

JUNE 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Espanyol Dmitrovic has signed with Espanyol after departing Leganes as a free agent, his new club announced.

Impact Dmitrovic arrived in Leganes during the summer of 2023, joining from Sevilla, and made a complete season by playing 32 games, securing 10 clean sheets, and making 104 saves. That said, it wasn't enough to help the team avoid relegation. Dmitrovic will now discover a new club since he signed with Espanyol to become the new starting goalkeeper for the Catalans after the departure of Joan Garcia to FC Barcelona.

JUNE 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joan Garcia's Barcelona transfer: The inside story and key questions answered Garcia has become the first player to join Barcelona from city rivals Espanyol in 31 years, and just the 15th to ever do so at senior level

JUNE 18, 2025 • NYTIMES.COM

Barcelona signs goalkeeper Joan García from crosstown rival Espanyol

Barcelona says it has signed Espanyol goalkeeper Joan García on a six-year contract

JUNE 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Barcelona sign goalkeeper Joan Garcia from Espanyol The 24-year-old joins the club on a six-year deal that runs through to 2031.

JUNE 18, 2025 • NYTIMES.COM

Joan Garcia transfer saga nears its end as Barcelona schedule announcement while Marc-Andre ter Stegen continues Galatasaray talks | Goal.com US Barcelona are set to finalize the signing of Espanyol keeper Joan Garcia this week, while Marc-Andre ter Stegen nears a surprise move to Gal...

JUNE 16, 2025 • GOAL.COM

Signs with Espanyol until 2028 Rubio has signed a three-year contract with Espanyol, joining as a free agent after his departure from Granada, his new club announced.

Impact Rubio excelled in Getafe CF's youth system, where he even made his debut in the First Division under coach Jose Bordalas. After several loan spells in Fuenlabrada, Valladolid Promesas, and Burgos, the defender has signed with Granada where he has been a regular starter. Rubio will now play again in La Liga under the Catalan club's shirt.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

"Ter Stegen out finally", "Means more than a trophy" - Barcelona fans react as club reportedly agree deal to sign new goalkeeper Mixed reactions poured in from fans on social media after reports emerged that Barcelona had reached an agreement in principle with Espanyol...

JUNE 10, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

'All Set'—Barcelona to Pay €25 Million Release Clause, Hand Out Five-Year Deal Joan García looks set to take over as Barcelona's new number one goalkeeper as a move from Espanyol nears.

JUNE 10, 2025 • SI.COM

Signs with Espanyol until 2028 Perez has signed a three-year contract with Espanyol, joining as a free agent after ending his contract with Villarreal B, the club announced.

Impact Perez played in the youth teams of Espanyol and is now rejoining his former club to play in the senior team next season under coach Manolo Gonzalez. He made 28 appearances for Villarreal B across all competitions in 2024-25 and scored one goal. The move marks a return to familiar surroundings as he looks to establish himself at the top level.

JUNE 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Effective as defensive sub Villa appeared in 21 matches, including six starts for Espanyol during the 2024 campaign.

Impact Villa saw limited time on the pitch, playing more than 30 minutes in a match just seven times on the season. His only goal contribution came in a game where he played 23 minutes as a sub and it was his only shot on target of the season. On the other hand, he was relatively effective in his defensive role, with totals of 10 tackles won, nine blocks and 16 interceptions. He also accounted for 47 clearances, working out to an average of one clearance for every 15 minutes played.

JUNE 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steps up down the stretch Exposito appeared in 19 matches, with 12 starts for Espanyol during the 2024 campaign.

Impact After he made his season debut in late-December, Exposito remained relatively quiet, starting twice in nine appearances, before he was promoted into a consistent starting role through the final 10 games. He put on an impressive display down the stretch, with totals of 10 tackles won, 10 interceptions and 16 clearances over the 10 games. He also emerged as an offensive catalyst, racking up 24 chances created over that span.

JUNE 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Defensive-minded presence Lozano appeared in 30 matches, with 27 starts for Espanyol during the 2024 season.

Impact Lozano took a major step forward in terms of playing time in his third season with Espanyol, dating back to 2019. After appearing in a combined nine games over his previous two seasons with the club, he took on a consistent role in 2024, with 30 appearances and 27 starts. He made the most of the opportunity and imposed his presence all around the pitch, with 17 chances created on one side, and 34 tackles won, 22 interceptions and six blocks on the other. His defensive inclination is likely to help him maintain a substantial role moving forward.

JUNE 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid impression in debut campaign Roca appeared in 26 matches, including 13 starts for Espanyol during the 2024 campaign.

Impact Roca saw limited opportunity early in the season but picked up all 13 of his starts between mid-December and late-May. He picked up his only goal contribution of the year in his second start, before amassing six shots and three shots on target through his final 19 appearances. Adding totals of seven chances created, 10 tackles won and eight interceptions, he put together a solid impression in his debut campaign with the club.

JUNE 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Notable impact across the board Pages appeared in 37 matches, with 26 starts for Espanyol during the 2024 campaign.

Impact Pages put together a decently well-rounded season, showing potential on both sides of the ball. He racked up six goal contributions and 24 chances created on the offensive side, while he successfully completed 16 tackles and nabbed 15 interceptions to help hold down the fort from a defensive perspective. His overall performance should lead to continued opportunity to shine in his role next season.

JUNE 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona's pursuit of Joan Garcia and the complicated goalkeeper scenario it could unleash The Espanyol goalkeeper has a release clause that makes him a real bargain in 2025 - but there are complications too

JUNE 4, 2025 • NYTIMES.COM

Renews contract Cabrera has renewed his contract with Espanyol, accoridng to his club.

Impact Cabrera is sticking around Espanyol for another season, as the defender inked a deal to remain with the club through 2026. This comes after he started in 32 of his 33 appearances last season, scoring four goals and bagging two assists in the process. That said, he will likely remain in a starting role heading into next season.

MAY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona 'Hatch Plan' to Beat Arsenal to Key Goalkeeper Target Barcelona are working to beat Arsenal to the signature of Espanyol goalkeeper Joan García.

MAY 26, 2025 • SI.COM

Leads match in crosses Romero generated eight crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 win against Las Palmas.

Impact Romero had a great two-way effort to see the win in Saturday's season finale. He would start by leading the match in crosses with eight before adding one interception, three clearances and seven tackles in the defense. He saw an elevated role in his first season with Espanyol, starting in 28 of his 34 appearances while notching three goal contributions to go along with 30 interceptions, 73 tackles, 87 clearances and 92 crosses.

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sic crosses from defense El Hilali recorded six crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Las Palmas.

Impact El Hilali continued in his starting role Saturday for the season finale, seeing the full 90 minutes of play at right-back. He would see a decent contribution in the win, earning six crosses and four clearances. He ends the campaign starting in all 36 of his appearances, notching two assists on eight chances created to go along with 47 interceptions, 111 tackles and 130 clearances.

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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