Eric Garcia signs renewal with Barça until 2031

Eric García signed his contract renewal with Futbol Club Barcelona until 2031 this Thursday, in an official ceremony held at the Spotify Camp Nou offices, thus culminating a long-worked-on extension based on his performance on the field. The footballer, who came up through La Masia, experienced a very special day, surrounded by his family and his agent, and accompanied by the Club's sporting leadership.

After the first team's morning training session, Eric García went to the Club's offices to sign his new contract. Representing FC Barcelona were president Joan Laporta, first vice-president Rafa Yuste, football director Deco, sporting coordinator Bojan Krkić, and the rest of the members of the Sporting Commission

The image of the center-back signing his renewal symbolizes Barça's clear commitment to a profile of footballer identified with the Club's model, with a formative DNA and committed to the long-term project.

Eric García's Words: Commitment and Ambition

After the signing, Eric García did not hide his happiness. "I am very happy to continue for many more years," stated the center-back, highlighting that continuing at Barça "is every player's dream" and, in his case, the opportunity to continue living "the dream he had always had since he was little."

The defender recalled that before his move to Manchester he already aspired to establish himself in the first team and that his return allowed him to start again with that objective. "My aspiration is to be able to play my whole life here," he confessed.

“I’m living the dream I’ve always had since I was a child, the one of succeeding at Barça and winning many titles”

Eric also underlined the importance of regularity in his current sporting moment. "I'm doing well now, both personally and with the team," he explained, although he insisted on the need to maintain consistency: "one day you can be very good and the next not; when things go wrong, you have to work."Regarding his versatility, he was clear: "I've always been a central defender, but I'm comfortable at full-back and I've adapted to the '6' position. If you want to play for Barça, you have to adapt wherever the coach asks you to."

A long future dressed in blaugrana

Looking ahead, Eric García showed himself to be ambitious but realistic. He acknowledged that there is still much to improve, both individually and collectively, and highlighted the group's potential: "we have a very young team, with room for growth, and years of great success await us."Regarding the captaincy, he made it clear that it is not a personal goal, but something that should arise naturally. "I have always liked helping my teammates," he pointed out, reaffirming a mentality that fully aligns with the Club's values.

With this renewal until 2031, FC Barcelona ensures continuity, commitment, and defensive reliability. And Eric García, for his part, confirms that his story as a Barça player still has many chapters to be written.

Eric García: A Key Piece for Hansi Flick's Barça

Since Hansi Flick's arrival, Eric García has established himself as one of the team's most reliable players. His great value lies in his versatility: center-back, right-back, or defensive midfielder. No matter the position, his performance remains consistent and his competitive attitude is always exemplary.

The German coach has known how to take advantage of this versatility, using Eric as a tactical solution in different scenarios. His game reading, his ability to anticipate, and his good ball distribution have made him a top-tier wildcard

The Numbers Backing Eric García's Importance

In the 2025/26 season, Eric García has already made 22 official appearances for the first team. Beyond his defensive contribution, the number 24 has also added to the offensive side, scoring an important goal in the victory against Oviedo at Carlos Tartiere

1. Seasons: 5 (21-22, 22-23, 23-24, 24-25, 25-26)
2. Matches played: 137
3. Goals: 7
4. Assists: 6
5. Yellow cards: 20
6. Red cards: 2
7. Minutes played: 11,106
8. Titles: 5 (two Leagues, one Copa del Rey, two Spanish Super Cups)

His best goal-scoring record came last season, when he scored five goals, several of them decisive and related to key comebacks, such as the memorable one in the Montjuïc Clásico. A statistic that reinforces his impact beyond defense.

Blue-Red sentiment and competitive maturity

Eric García embodies the azulgrana spirit like few others. Having trained from a young age at La Masia, the defender experienced two periods away from Barcelona, first at Manchester City and later at Girona, experiences that allowed him to grow, mature, and return to Barça with a more solid mentality.

That process has been key to understanding his current evolution. Today, Eric García not only competes, but leads with reliability, quiet work, and consistency, qualities highly valued within the locker room.

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