Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Barcelona Nears Livakovic Signing as Gavi Faces Knee Doubt
Barcelona is close to hiring a new goalkeeper named Dominik Livakovic.
He currently plays for Fenerbahce and has played 79 times for Croatia.
He is expected to have a medical check and sign a four-year deal.
Barcelona may keep him or send him to another team on loan.
The club is considering him as a future replacement for Wojciech Szczesny.
Barcelona also has an injury concern involving midfielder Gavi.
Gavi hurt his right knee during a recent match against Elche.
Tests showed bruising and no new ligament damage, but he may miss Thursday’s game against Athletic Club.
Rodri could play his first match for Barcelona instead.
Barcelona are close to signing Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic from Fenerbahce for about 4 million euros.
Livakovic arrived in Barcelona Tuesday and is expected to complete his medical and sign a four-year contract Wednesday.
Barcelona have not decided whether Livakovic will stay with the first team or go on loan, potentially to Dinamo Zagreb.
The 31-year-old is being considered as a long-term successor to Wojciech Szczesny, whose contract expires in June 2027.
Gavi is doubtful for Thursday’s match against Athletic Club after tests showed bruising but no further ligament damage in his right knee.
- Who
- FC Barcelona, Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic, midfielder Gavi, and Athletic Club are central to the report.
- What
- Barcelona are close to signing Livakovic, while Gavi is doubtful for an upcoming La Liga match because of a knee injury.
- When
- Livakovic arrived Tuesday and is expected to complete his medical and sign Wednesday; Gavi’s availability concerns Thursday’s match.
- Where
- Livakovic arrived in Barcelona; the match against Athletic Club is scheduled at Barcelona’s home ground.
- Why
- Barcelona view Livakovic as a possible long-term successor to Wojciech Szczesny, while Gavi’s selection is uncertain because of his knee bruising and previous knee problems.
- Transfer fee
- Around 4 million euros, or 4.7 million U.S. dollars
- Contract
- Livakovic is expected to sign a four-year contract
- Livakovic’s age
- 31
- Croatia appearances
- 79 international caps
- Potential loan destination
- Dinamo Zagreb is among the possible destinations
- Gavi’s diagnosis
- Bruising to the right knee, with tests ruling out further ligament damage
- Szczesny’s contract
- Wojciech Szczesny’s Barcelona contract expires in June 2027