He doesn't trust him, and everything seems to indicate that he will leave the FC Barcelona in January.
Hansi Flick has decided to rest Cubarsí against Getafe. And he hasn't included Ronald Araújo, who has been medically cleared since last Wednesday.
He has chosen to place Eric García alongside Íñigo Martínez. A curious decision, because Flick has made it clear throughout the season that he didn't count on Eric as a central defender. He only saw him as useful as a pivot.
But even though it might seem surprising, Flick's decision is part of a strategy to sell the Catalan defender. Against Leganés, Hansi Flick has counted on him.
It may seem like his position in the team is improving. However, nothing has changed. Flick has the order to include players who are set to leave in this winter market.
And Eric García plays today to show that he is a useful player for Barça and can be for any other team. Leaving him forgotten on the bench would be like giving up on earning from him.
Eric García keeps the door open and intends to negotiate if the offer is good. At 23, he wants to feel important and he isn't in Hansi Flick's team, a situation that isn't going to improve. He has played 11 matches between La Liga and the Champions League, only playing 457 minutes so far.
Against Leganés, Eric García returns to the team. And he does so at a time when Araújo, another who is for sale, has recovered in recent days, and recently, Christensen has returned to training. Both are ahead for a Hansi Flick who has given the green light to their departure.
Eric García's Future is Far from Barça: Hansi Flick Gives the OK to His Departure
At the moment, the most likely scenario for Eric García is to leave the Barça team. Madrid-Barcelona has learned that he has an offer on the table from Girona and is willing to accept it. However, the final word will be Laporta's, who hopes to receive between 10 and 15 million euros for his sale.
Hansi Flick has no doubt: Eric García doesn't fit and isn't in his plans. The defense is more than set, and there's no place for him. Even if he plays today as a starter against Leganés.
Currently, Cubarsí, Íñigo, and the recently recovered Araújo are ahead. Once recovered, Christensen will be too, with all positions covered.
As if that weren't enough, Eric García is aware that next season Tah, from Leverkusen, will arrive for free. He is willing to accept the offer he has from Girona, and everyone at Barça knows it, including Flick. Everything seems to indicate that his departure is a matter of time and that the parties involved are willing to reach an agreement.
In the coming weeks, updates are expected regarding the future of an Eric García who is almost out of the blue and garnet team.