Como doesn't give up on Eric García: Fàbregas could insist on his signing this summer

One of the names of FC Barcelona that has revalued the most in the 2024-25 season is that of Eric García. The defender, native of Martorell, started the season without a clear role in Hansi Flick's project, facing tough competition in the backline, with up to four players ahead of him: Iñigo Martínez, Pau Cubarsí, Ronald Araujo and Andreas Christensen.

Even in the pivot position, where he had also been tested in the past, he didn't seem to have too many options. Everything pointed to a complicated season for him in terms of minutes.

Flick bet on Eric and stopped his departure

However, the German coach saw something in Eric García that made him bet on his continuity. The German coach stopped his departure on several occasions: first in the summer, when he was close to signing for Girona and later in the winter market, when he was again linked to both the Girona team and Cesc Fàbregas' Como.

A decision that has turned out to be correct. The Catalan has become a true wild card for Hansi Flick, playing as a central defender, pivot and even full-back, and performing remarkably in all positions. Currently, he has four goals and two assists in 41 matches, numbers that have even reopened the debate about a possible renewal.

Despite his growth, Eric García's situation heading into the next summer market is full of uncertainty. Although his versatility makes him a valuable asset, he is not part of the group of non-transferable players at FC Barcelona. Therefore, if an interesting proposal arrives, it would not be strange for the club to value it, especially in a context in which several departures could occur to balance the books.

Not non-transferable: Is Como still lurking?

One of the teams that could return for him is Cesc Fàbregas' Como, which has not lost interest in the '24' of the 'Culés'. The Spanish coach himself confirmed in a press conference, before the match between the 'Larianos' and Cagliari, that they are still attentive to his situation:

"I confirm our interest in Eric García, from Barcelona. I like him a lot: he is versatile, a leader, important for the team," Fàbregas asserted.

However, despite the intentions of the 'Biancoblù', Cesc acknowledged that it is difficult to get Eric out of the Azulgrana team: "But he will stay at Barcelona," he concluded.

The truth is that Eric García's future is open. With a current market value of 15 million euros, according to Transfermarkt, Barcelona could receive proposals for its versatile defender. Will there be a convincing offer? Is the club willing to part with such a versatile piece? The market will decide, but for now, the player from Martorell has earned his place in the Barcelona team.