ERIC GARCÍA
Tug-of-war between Flick and Deco over Eric García's future at Barça: renewal or transfer?
FC Barcelona has communicated to Eric García its intention to renew his contract, which ends in 2026. However, Deco is also considering his possible sale to alleviate the club's economic situation.
FC Barcelona has made a key decision regarding the future of Eric García. The Blaugrana club has already communicated to the center-back its intention to renew his contract, which currently expires in June 2026, and hopes to close the deal before June 30.
The request has come directly from Hansi Flick, who considers the player's continuity fundamental after his notable performance this season. However, despite his support, Barça's sports management, led by Deco, considers the sale of Eric as a viable option to improve the club's finances.
It is estimated that the transfer of Eric García could generate between 15 and 20 million euros, a significant figure in the entity's current financial context. This duality of opinions generates uncertainty about the player's future.
Hansi Flick bets on Eric García's continuity
The Barcelona coach has expressed on several occasions his desire to have Eric García in the squad. He highlights his versatility, professionalism, and ability to adapt to different positions in the defense.
Flick considers the player a valuable piece in his tactical scheme to the point of personally intervening to prevent his departure in previous transfer windows. Eric García, who last season played on loan at Girona because he was not in Xavi Hernández's plans, has experienced a transformation under his orders.
Although the exit door was opened for him in December due to his limited participation, everything changed from January onwards: the player was adding minutes and became an absolute wild card for the German coach, acting as a central defender, pivot, and even right back.
The coaching staff highlights the leap in quality he has brought to the team, especially after the injury of Koundé, which has opened the door to the starting lineup in key matches such as the Champions League semi-final second leg against Inter and the Clásico against Real Madrid.
Since the beginning of the year, Eric García has participated in 39 matches, some of them as a starter, and has been one of the most used players by Flick in the decisive stretch of the campaign.
Deco and the sports management contemplate the sale of Eric García
According to the latest information, Barça's idea is to offer him a contract extension for three more years, convinced that the player can continue to grow and even fight for a starting position in the new project. The agreement seems to be on the right track and some media even claim that it could become official in the coming weeks.
However, the same information also recognizes that, despite the support of Flick, Barça's sports management, led by Deco, considers the sale of Eric García as a great opportunity to improve the club's finances.
Different sources estimate that his transfer could generate between 15 and 20 million euros, a significant figure in the entity's current financial context.
Girona and Tottenham, attentive to Eric García's future
Several teams have shown interest in the Catalan defender. Girona, where García played on loan in the 2023-24 season, has expressed its desire to have him again. In addition, Tottenham Hotspur of the Premier League has also expressed its interest, although negotiations have not yet been finalized.
Girona
Girona maintains its interest in recovering Eric García, after his good season on loan at the club and his fit in Míchel's style of play. They already tried to sign him in January, but Barça blocked the operation.
Now, the Catalan club is willing to return to the charge for the player and could present an offer that would be around 15-20 million euros.
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham is the most interested foreign club and is already preparing an offer close to 15 million euros for the Barça center-back. The English team values his previous experience in the Premier League and his defensive versatility.
The "Spurs" consider García a strategic option to reinforce their defense and, although an official offer has not yet been presented, negotiations could accelerate in the coming weeks.
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad has also reactivated its interest and has Eric García as a priority to reinforce their defense for the next season.
The Donostiarra club has already asked Barça about the cost of the operation, which initially would be around 15 million euros.
Eric García's future at FC Barcelona remains uncertain
Faced with this scenario, Eric García is in a complex situation. On the one hand, he values the confidence that Hansi Flick gives him and his desire to continue at Barcelona.
On the other hand, the player also understands the club's economic needs and would be open to considering options that allow him to have greater prominence on the field and add as many minutes as possible.
The final decision will depend both on the player's will and on the formal offers that arrive at FC Barcelona in the summer. Barça will value the economic proposal and Eric García's desire to have a more prominent role, which could facilitate his departure if one materializes.
The next few weeks will be key to defining the Catalan defender's destination.
