Joan Laporta hasn't wasted any time these last few weeks. Besides securing Barça's return to the 1:1 rule, he's finalizing a deal for a player's departure: Eric García. Girona seems to be his next destination, as discovered by SER Catalunya, in a transfer that could reach 10 million euros. However, despite having Hansi Flick's approval, a condition has been set by the culer club.
The condition is clear: Eric García will only leave if the registrations of Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor are finalized. This is an essential aspect for Barça to give the green light to close the deal with Girona. Being back in the 1:1 rule and having arrived for free, these 10 million are highly valued by the entity... allowing them to be fully invested (along with his salary) in other transfers.
In any case, Laporta's condition must be met, since the priority is to continue counting on Olmo and Pau Víctor. If both are registered again, Eric García would see the door open to leave Barça, something he views favorably if it's to return to Girona.
Eric García, Farewell to Barça: Hansi Flick Gives the OK
Despite the multiple injuries in the defensive area, Flick hasn't fully trusted Eric García. So far this season, he has played only 13 games, being relegated to the bench in most of them. With the recovery of two important players like Araújo and Christensen, it's hard to imagine he could get more minutes.
Considering this scenario, Eric García's departure could become a reality in the coming weeks. His contract ends in 2026, and there's no intention to renew the bond. Girona is interested and reaches 10 million euros, with Laporta viewing this sale favorably as it would allow for other operations.
Being back in the 1:1 rule, operations like Eric García's are considered key at Barça. However, one thing is clear: despite his advanced departure to Girona, everything depends on the registrations of Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor. If they can't be registered, this operation will be delayed, at least, until the end of the season, as decided.