Joan Garcia has signed a new contract with Barcelona that will last until 2031. He has spent the past nine years playing for Espanyol and was a key player for the team.

Espanyol acknowledged Garcia's departure in a brief statement. The team is now focusing on the future and finding ways to use the money from Garcia's buyout clause wisely.

Current Espanyol player Moises Hurtado expressed his surprise at the reaction to Garcia's departure. He believes that football is an emotional game and that fans should be prepared for unexpected moves like this.

Hurtado also praised Garcia's contributions to the team, saying that he was a role model and a key reason why Espanyol has remained in the top division. However, he is now looking to the future and believes that the team should invest the money from Garcia's buyout clause in new players and strategies to generate excitement.