FC Barcelona have reportedly agreed to sign Dominik Livaković from Fenerbahce for $4.7 million (€4 million), setting up another step in the club's long-running goalkeeper succession plan.
According to the report, the 31-year-old Croatia international is expected to officially join Barcelona in 2027, with the move viewed as part of a broader transition at the position. The agreement points toward a planned handover rather than an immediate change, which is why the timing is so important here.
Why the deal matters
The move is being linked to Barcelona's next phase between the posts. Marc-Andre ter Stegen's future remains uncertain, while Wojciech Szczesny's contract ends in June 2027. That gives Barcelona a clear window to map out the position well before the start of the 2027/2028 season.
Livaković is expected to arrive after a likely loan spell and then start the 2027/2028 season under Hansi Flick. In practical terms, that would make him a key part of the club's plans as Barcelona look to stabilize the position behind Joan Garcia.
The road to Barcelona
The context stretches back to ter Stegen's ACL tear at Villarreal, which forced Barcelona to bring in Szczesny as a last-minute replacement. Since then, the club has continued to manage the position with an eye on the future, including ter Stegen later having loans to Girona and Ajax.
For Barcelona, the reported agreement with Livaković is notable because it suggests the club is not waiting for an emergency before acting again. Instead, it appears to be planning ahead, with 2027 now shaping up as a key turning point in goal.
If the report holds, Livaković would enter Barcelona at exactly the point the club needs clarity most. The fee is modest by modern transfer standards, but the timing and the fit could make it one of the more important quiet moves in Barcelona's long-term squad planning.
