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Barcelona signs Dominik Livaković from Fenerbahçe as backup goalkeeper

6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 10:48 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Barcelona signs Dominik Livaković from Fenerbahçe as backup goalkeeper
Summary

Barcelona has finalized the signing of goalkeeper Dominik Livaković from Fenerbahçe. The transfer includes a fixed fee of €2 million plus an additional €2 million in add-ons. Livaković will serve as the backup to Joan García and is expected to become the permanent backup from June 2027. Until then, Barcelona plans to find a loan move for him to gain regular playing time. This acquisition addresses the club's goalkeeping situation with three international keepers now in the squad.

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By the Numbers
  • •Barcelona signed Dominik Livaković on a €2 million transfer from Fenerbahçe.
  • •Livaković will back up Joan García immediately.
  • •He is expected to become the permanent backup by June 2027.
  • •Barcelona will explore a loan for Livaković to ensure he plays regularly.
Latest Updates
  • 10:48 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona sign goalkeeper Livaković on a contract running until 2030
  • 10:37 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona signs Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic from Fenerbahce
  • 10:22 AMYahoo Sports — Barca sign Croatia goalkeeper Livakovic
  • 9:49 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Official: Barcelona announce the signing of Livaković
  • 11:17 AMESPN Soccer — Source: Barça to sign Fenerbahçe GK Livaković
  • 10:34 AMYahoo Sports — ✅ Barça sign Livaković as Joan García's backup (Romano, SER)
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Barcelona said Thursday that the 31-year-old Livakovic signed a contract until 2030. Barcelona earlier this month sent Germany goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen to Ajax on a loan. Livakovic started at NK Zagreb in the Croatian first division before joining Dinamo Zagreb for the 2016-17 season.

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Barcelona have signed Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic from Fenerbahce, the Catalan giants said on Thursday."The Croatian goalkeeper signs for four seasons up to June 30, 2030," said Barca in a statement.

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FC Barcelona have announced the signing of Dominik Livakovic.The goalkeeper arrives to serve as Joan García’s backup for next season, replacing Szczesny.The club statementFC Barcelona and Fenerbah�...

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