FC Barcelona will have João Garcia as their starting goalkeeper and the experienced backup Wojciech Szczesny, solidifying their goalkeeping hierarchy. However, the position of the third goalkeeper has not yet been determined. Due to Diego Cohen being loaned to Limby, Iñaki Peña returning from loan but transferring to Panathinaikos, and Ander Astralaga being transferred when his contract expired, Barcelona needed to select a new third goalkeeper. According to Mundo Deportivo, the candidates have been narrowed down to two promising goalkeepers from Barcelona's youth organization. One is Iker Rodriguez and the other is Eder Allaire. At 18 years old, Rodriguez is still eligible to play in the youth team, but is considered the most promising goalkeeper at La Masia (Barcelona's youth team). Barcelona see great potential in him and are looking to extend his contract until 2027. On the other hand, 19-year-old Eder Allaire is a slightly different type of goalkeeper. Although he only appeared in one game for Barcelona B (Barcelona's second team) last season, he was often included in coach Hansi Flick's first team last season and was called up 16 times for La Liga games. Barcelona also feels secure about Allaire's contract, as he is under contract until 2028, with an option to extend for another year. Barcelona will select one of them as the third goalkeeper, and the one who is not selected is expected to play more in Barcelona B. Barcelona's coaching staff will determine which goalkeeper is ready to join the first team during this pre-season. Additionally, Aron Yaakobishvili could also be a candidate for third goalkeeper. He was on loan at FC Andorra last season, but has returned to Barcelona and is expected to play a more important role this season. However, like Cohen last season, Yaakobishvili is expected to be loaned to another club.
チームJuly 5, 2026Samurai Blue Goal
Barcelona considering two young players as potential third goalkeepers
Barcelona are considering two young players, Iker Rodriguez and Eder Aller, as potential third goalkeepers.
FC Barcelona will have João Garcia as their starting goalkeeper and the experienced backup Wojciech Szczesny, solidifying their goalkeeping hierarchy. However, the position of the third goalkeeper has not yet been determined. Due to Diego Cohen being loaned to Limby, Iñaki Peña returning from loan but transferring to Panathinaikos, and Ander Astralaga being transferred when his contract expired, Barcelona needed to select a new third goalkeeper. According to Mundo Deportivo, the candidates have been narrowed down to two promising goalkeepers from Barcelona's youth organization. One is Iker Rodriguez and the other is Eder Allaire. At 18 years old, Rodriguez is still eligible to play in the youth team, but is considered the most promising goalkeeper at La Masia (Barcelona's youth team). Barcelona see great potential in him and are looking to extend his contract until 2027. On the other hand, 19-year-old Eder Allaire is a slightly different type of goalkeeper. Although he only appeared in one game for Barcelona B (Barcelona's second team) last season, he was often included in coach Hansi Flick's first team last season and was called up 16 times for La Liga games. Barcelona also feels secure about Allaire's contract, as he is under contract until 2028, with an option to extend for another year. Barcelona will select one of them as the third goalkeeper, and the one who is not selected is expected to play more in Barcelona B. Barcelona's coaching staff will determine which goalkeeper is ready to join the first team during this pre-season. Additionally, Aron Yaakobishvili could also be a candidate for third goalkeeper. He was on loan at FC Andorra last season, but has returned to Barcelona and is expected to play a more important role this season. However, like Cohen last season, Yaakobishvili is expected to be loaned to another club.