Eric Garcia has been a curious case at Barcelona. For almost all of his spell on the membership previously few years, the defender has been linked with a transfer away from Catalonia.
It was no totally different final summer season when the previous Man Metropolis centre-back was among the many gamers in competition to depart the membership even after a powerful mortgage spell at Girona.
Nevertheless, Garcia ended up changing into part of the primary crew, and since then, issues have solely gotten higher for the Spaniard.
Barcelona able to renew Garcia’s contract
In accordance with a report from Diario SPORT, Barcelona is now even open to renewing the defender’s contract, which expires in 2026.
It seems coach Hansi Flick has been left impressed by the defender’s output, particularly with the way in which the Spaniard has stepped up every time given the chance.
Barcelona wish to renew Eric Garcia’s deal. (Photograph by Linnea Rheborg/Getty Pictures)
Aside from his means to step in, Garcia has been helpful as a consequence of his versatility as he has additionally operated in a defensive midfield function this season.
The report provides that Garcia’s worth throughout the Barcelona camp has elevated significantly, which explains why the membership are eager on extending his contract.
A possible extension might see Garcia stay on the membership for the foreseeable future, most definitely appearing as backup to Barcelona’s prime centre-backs whereas sometimes moving into the defensive midfield place.
Whereas Garcia’s contract could possibly be prolonged quickly, the identical can’t be stated for fellow defender Andreas Christensen.
The Dane has fallen out of favour at Barça and is likely one of the prime candidates to depart the membership in the summertime, although, for now, the membership are awaiting the defender’s medical discharge.