The arrival of Marcus Rashford at Barça seems to have turned complicated in the last few hours. For the Englishman to finalize his incorporation, another Barça player must first leave. All eyes seemed to be on Eric García, who had attracted interest from Como and Girona, but the decision has already been made by Joan Laporta.
Mundo Deportivo has revealed that nobody at Barça intends to part with Eric García. With a contract until 2026, the defender has been gaining importance in recent matches and is considered an important player. He has attracted interest from several teams in Europe, but the reality is that no current offer meets the figures demanded by Joan Laporta.
Como and Girona only reach 10 million euros, including variables, for Eric García... but the valuation made by Barça is very different. Despite his contract ending in 2026, the academy graduate won't leave for less than 15 "rocks". This is the price set by the club; if no such offer arrives, the decision is clear: He won't move.
Marcus Rashford's Demand to Play at Barça
The winter market concludes on February 3rd. A week before, Marcus Rashford wants to sign his contract with Barça. He also wants to be guaranteed that he will be registered.
He knows the recent background and doesn't want to find himself in the same situation as Dani Olmo. He doesn't want to waste time sitting in the stands. If he comes to Barcelona, it is to play, regardless of the bureaucratic issues the club may have.
He also has other offers. He needs to know what the situation is at Barça before ruling out the other clubs that have shown interest in him. Marcus Rashford needs assurance and to know that he's signing with Barça to play and not just to kill time.
Eric García Won't Leave Barça: The Arrival of Marcus Rashford Depends On...
At the moment, it seems very complicated for the Englishman to wear the Barça jersey. With Eric García's departure ruled out unless their economic proposals increase, everything depends on Ansu Fati.
The idea is for the Spaniard to go on loan to a club that will pay his high salary, which seems very complicated. Ansu himself also has no intention of leaving Barcelona in this January market. Between the decision with Eric García and the complicated departure of the forward, it seems that the situation with Marcus Rashford is practically impossible.