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20 Aug 2026 | 12.05
La Liga
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Dominik Livakovic, a 31-year-old goalkeeper for Fenerbahçe, is close to becoming a new player for FC Barcelona before the market closes. Negotiations between the clubs have progressed for a deal between 3 and 5 million euros, with Barcelona's plan being to loan him out during the 2026/27 season and recall him next summer.
The signing is part of the goalkeeping strategy for the 2027/28 season. Barça currently has Joan García and Wojciech Szczesny, but the Polish goalkeeper's contract expires in June 2027 and he is not expected to continue for another season.
🚨🔵🔴 Barcelona are considering a move for Croatian GK Dominik Livaković.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 19, 2026
Nothing done yet but idea to sign him and loan for one season, then bring back in 2027 as backup for Joan García with Szczesny out of contract.
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Dominik Livakovic, an Operation Planned for 2027
According to Fabrizio Romano, FC Barcelona aims to anticipate this need by a year. Livakovic would arrive from Fenerbahçe, with a contract until 2028, but initially would not hold a spot in the first team under Hansi Flick's management.
The club's intention is to finalize the transfer before September 1st and promptly secure a loan deal for the Croatian. This way, Livakovic could get playing time throughout the season and come back to Barcelona in 2027 to compete as an alternative to Joan García.
The negotiation is ongoing for a transfer fee ranging from 3 to 5 million euros. This amount aligns with the current valuation of the goalkeeper and figures discussed during the summer after other clubs inquired about his situation.
Livakovic already had options to leave Turkey. Dinamo Zagreb had offered around 3 million euros for his permanent return after previously having him, but Fenerbahçe aimed for a higher sum.
FC Barcelona Reorganizes Their Entire Goalkeeping Unit
This move is part of the restructuring that Barcelona has expedited this summer. Iñaki Peña left the club for Panathinaikos for 3 million euros, while Marc-André ter Stegen will play on loan at Ajax until June 30, 2027.
Áron Yaakobishvili also departed, with his deal with Almería ultimately closing as a transfer rather than a loan. The Andalusian side will pay between 2 and 3 million euros, and Barcelona will retain 50% of the economic rights of the goalkeeper.
With these transactions, Joan García remains the top choice for the LaLiga goalkeeping position this season. Szczesny will be the backup before his contract ends in June 2027.
The Signing Also Shapes Ter Stegen's Future
The addition of Dominik Livakovic would also impact Ter Stegen. The German goalkeeper is under contract with Barcelona until 2028, but this season he will play at Ajax following a second consecutive loan deal.
Investing in another goalkeeper for 2027/28 would reduce the chances of Ter Stegen rejoining the first team once his loan spell ends. By then, he will be 35 years old with one more year left on his contract.
The next step will be to finalize the negotiation with Fenerbahçe before the market closes. If the deal for Dominik Livakovic is completed within the planned 3-5 million euros, FC Barcelona will promptly seek a loan deal for this season and set up Szczesny's successor for 2027.
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