Barça’s Backup Plan? Remiro Reemerges as They Reconsider Sociedad’s Keeper

Remiro on Barça’s radar as they rethink a Sociedad goalkeeper

Alex Remiro, the 30-year-old Real Sociedad shot-stopper, shone against Barcelona at Anoeta, but insiders were not surprised. Barça’s sporting department has tracked the Spanish international for some time, and even the sporting director Deco has shown interest before Barça signed Juan García last year.

Last season, Remiro’s release clause stood at 50 million euros, a figure that helped keep his exit from Real Sociedad unlikely. This summer, with one year left on his deal, a move for under 10 million euros appears possible, according to Mundo Deportivo’s sources.

While the primary bet at Barça remains the young Juan García, Remiro’s camp believes his signature could still bolster the squad, offering a trusted alternative and healthy competition for the number one spot.

Currently Barça’s goalkeeping lineup includes the German goalkeeper Ter Stegen, under contract until 2028 with a potential loan to Girona; the Polish Wojciech Szczęsny, who has one year left with a mutual termination option; and Iñaki Peña, who renewed until 2029 and is on loan at Elche.

In the academy, there are promising prospects, some of whom have been loaned to Andorra to gain experience and sharpen their craft.

Thus Remiro’s name returns to Barça’s deliberations under different circumstances than last year, as the club weighs the market with patience and precision, mindful that the right backup can be as valuable as a headline grabber. If they sign him, Barca will have a reliable option; if not, the hunt continues—one may say, the transfer window still has better plot twists than most soap operas. Punchline 1: If you're chasing a goalkeeper, timing matters—Remiro's timing could be perfect. Punchline 2: Barca’s transfer list is so long, the club needs a librarian to file all the contracts.