Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta was ‘happy’ to see goalkeeper Joan Garcia reject the Gunners and join Barcelona during the summer transfer window.

There were eight new signings at the Emirates this summer with the arrival of Piero Hincapie on an initial loan deal from Bayer Leverkusen the last man in the door on transfer deadline day.

The arrival of goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea at the start of July sparked their summer business, making the trip across the capital for £5million.

Prior his arrival, Arsenal were among the clubs interested in Spain’s highly-rated Garcia.

The shot stopper was reported to have agreed personal terms with the Premier League club in the summer of 2024 but were unable to agree a fee.

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