Barcelona defender was near €7m January exit earlier than Flick blocked transfer – Romano

The January switch window was largely uneventful at FC Barcelona with no main signings or departures going down.

Nevertheless, there was a cut-off date when a sure Eric Garcia was being linked closely with a departure, with the Catalans hoping to create room to signal Marcus Rashford on mortgage.

The 24-year-old ended up staying although after Hansi Flick determined to maintain maintain of him at the least till the top of the season.

Garcia was near Como switch

Offering an replace on the matter, Fabrizio Romano has now revealed that Eric Garcia was near signing for Serie A newbies Como 1907, with a deal being virtually executed.

Certainly, a switch value €7 million fastened payment plus add-ons was virtually finalised earlier than the operation was referred to as off attributable to Flick’s intervention.

The Barça head coach determined to dam the switch as he considers Garcia an necessary participant in his plans.

Eric Garcia was near becoming a member of Como final month. (Photograph by Linnea Rheborg/Getty Photographs)

Since his exit was referred to as off, the previous Manchester Metropolis starlet has been rising in stature, placing in some spectacular shows in his pure place on the coronary heart of the defence.

Garcia has impressed along with his ball-playing and understanding of the high-line techniques employed by Flick.

Along with that, the Spanish worldwide has additionally chipped in with necessary objectives, highlighting his eye for purpose as a key facet of his recreation.

Garcia’s contract with Barcelona runs till the summer season of 2026. The defender continues to battle with the likes of Pau Cubarsi, Ronald Araujo, Inigo Martinez, and Andreas Christensen for a spot within the workforce.

So, it stays to be seen whether or not he opts to proceed on the membership subsequent season or seeks an exit in the summertime. For now, although, he continues to be an necessary participant for Flick.