There might be significant changes in Barça's team for 2025. Relevo has discovered that Míchel, Girona's coach, is very interested in taking Eric García back, who has had a minor role with Hansi Flick. Eric has only accumulated 541 minutes of play so far this season, spread over thirteen matches between La Liga and the Champions League.
Girona would be delighted to have Eric García back, who doesn't mind returning to Montilivi. He had an unforgettable season there, and this opportunity has arisen again for the upcoming winter market, trying to bring him back. This is "a very real possibility" and work is being done on the move, with Barça viewing his departure favorably if they come with the money upfront.
The coming days will be crucial to know if there are real possibilities for Eric García to leave Barça. In any case, Girona is very interested, and from the Catalan club, this possibility is not viewed unfavorably.
Eric García, Open Doors: Replacement Secured at Barça
The truth is that Eric García has open doors to go to Girona or wherever he wants, but it's yet to be seen if it will be in winter or during the next summer. Barça has secured a top-level center-back at zero cost for the next season, making his continuity completely dispensable.
Hansi Flick has been requesting it since his arrival, and Laporta is going to grant his wish. 2025 will come with a practically closed transfer for Barça: that of Jonathan Tah, Leverkusen's center-back. His contract ends on June 30, and the negotiations for his arrival are on track... To the point that the planning for the next season is being done counting on the German center-back.
The intention is to finalize Tah's arrival starting January 1, when he can freely sign with any team. The arrival of the German to FC Barcelona will mean changes in the team, especially in the center of the defense. Hansi Flick has been clear, and being able to count on his compatriot, he has requested the sale of several players currently in the team.
With this move closed, Eric García knows he can go to Girona. It will depend on Míchel's proposal whether it will be this winter or next summer.