Joan Garcia has proven to be a steal deal for Barcelona ever since his controversial move from Espanyol last summer.
The Spanish goalkeeper, who defended the team's defensive line recently , has instantly become Barcelona's number one choice in between the sticks, even emerging as one of the most talented young goalkeepers in Europe.
What has been even more impressive is the way he has integrated into the Barcelona setup. And in a recent interaction with a journalist, he opened up about that integration.
Joan Garcia has settled in well at Barcelona. (Photo by Judit Cartiel/Getty Images)
Speaking to Late Xperience, a show hosted by journalist Bibiana Ballbe, Garcia offered his thoughts on how atmosphere is way more different at Barcelona.
"I've really noticed that Barça stirs up passions. It's something you notice every day . I noticed it before, but the change is incredible, but for the better. I love it,"he said (h/t Diario SPORT ).
The goalkeeper went on to express how he is delighted to have joined the club and that he feels relaxed, having established himself as a regular.
"I'm very happy and I'm a bit more settled, more relaxed. In the end, the Barça fans have also welcomed me very well.This helps you feel comfortable and relaxed,"he added.
When asked about fitting in at Barcelona, Garcia highlighted how he feels quite old in an otherwise young dressing room.
"The dressing room is very young, I seem like the oldest at 25. It's a very young dressing room, with a lot of energy and quite a few jokes and shouts. We're all friends.
" We spend many hours locked up together, whether you like it or not, you end up getting along well," he said.
Garcia has been a success at Barcelona. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
The former Espanyol star also revealed who he has a close bond with, among the current set of Barcelona players.
"During training camps I'm usually with Fermín López, Dani Olmo, Pedri and Eric, but in the room I prefer to be alone to be quiet…there are some who prefer to share a room," he said.
Garcia was also asked about how he calms his nerves before a football match.
"I don't get nervous before going onto the pitch . I used to get more nervous, but once you're there, you start warming up and it's what you've been doing since you were very young,"he replied.
"I always say that you isolate yourself from the noise. After the game, if you ask me, 'Tell me two chants the fans made, I have no idea. At most, if you go up to pick up the ball in the stands, you might hear something," he concluded.
