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Barcelona Signs Croatia Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic From Fenerbahce
The Croatian international will back up Joan Garcia after Barcelona loaned Marc-André ter Stegen to Ajax earlier this month.
On Thursday, Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic joined Barcelona from Fenerbahce on a four-year deal extending through June 30, 2030. Spanish reports indicate the transfer fee for the 31-year-old stopper could rise to $4.7m.
Barcelona's move follows the decision earlier this month to send Germany goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen to Ajax on loan, creating depth challenges in the club's goalkeeping roster.
Livakovic will serve as a reserve option alongside veteran Pole Wojciech Szczesny, providing support for Barca's number one, Joan Garcia, in a competitive three-goalkeeper hierarchy.
The Croatian international gained prominence during the 2022 World Cup, where he made penalty shoot-out saves against Japan and Brazil to help Croatia reach the semi-finals.
Previously, Livakovic spent time on loan at Girona and returned to Dinamo Zagreb earlier this year, having begun his career at NK Zagreb in the Croatian first division.
Fenerbahçe announced that Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic has transferred to Barcelona. The 31-year-old goalkeeper signed a four-year contract with the Catalan team.