He is only 23 years old but he looks like a veteran because, as is the norm for Barça youth players, he's been in the spotlight since he was 17.
Pep Guardiola took him to Manchester City when he was little more than a child. Then he returned to Barça at no cost to help Laporta out.
He quickly became a regular in the senior team, but has never managed to establish himself at Barça. Not under Koeman, not under Xavi, not under Flick.
Eric García has an Offer from Real Sociedad on the Table
Eric García played on loan at Girona last season. He returned to Barça with the idea of assessing his chances of settling in at Camp Nou, which is about to open its doors, until the end of the year
Although Flick trusts him, he hasn't managed to establish himself in the starting eleven. He plays regularly, but has no permanent place in the starting eleven.
The player is aware of the level that Barça has both in defense and in defensive pivot, the two positions that best fit his game.
He doesn't want to be a problem for Barça and is willing to make things easier. He might seek an agreement that will allow him to pack his bags at Christmas. He might leave in search for a new destination in the winter transfer market.
The offer is on the table. It's from Real Sociedad, a destination that the blaugrana international likes. Eric is convinced that he can grow old at Anoeta knowing that he will always be useful.
Joan Laporta Puts a Price on It
Eric García has already announced his short-term intentions to his friend Ferran Torres. Flick knows it too. The club will not object to his departure, but will negotiate financial compensation.
His contract with Barça ends in 2026 and Laporta is expected to ask for around 20 million euros from Real Sociedad for his departure.
In San Sebastián they are not satisfied with the season that the blue and white team is having. They see Eric García as the ideal player to fill the hole left by Merino's departure to Arsenal.
Although he¿s only 23 years old, Eric García is an experienced player who's highly valued on the market. His season at Girona was well received by everyone.
This season he's only played 448 official minutes. With the imminent return of Ronald Araújo and Christensen, his chances of continuing to play are considerably reduced.