He was about to leave in the January transfer window, but the situation has completely changed for him at Barça. We are talking about Eric García who, from being practically sidelined, has become an important footballer for Hansi Flick thanks to his recent good performances. These have allowed him to gain more minutes than expected in recent matches and even start in the important Copa match against Valencia.
Hansi Flick started in Valencia with a central defense pairing of Eric García and Cubarsí, ensuring good ball distribution from the back. What the Martorell native offers is very different from what others provide, such as Ronald Araújo. He is gaining the upper hand, and the directive at FC Barcelona is clear: it is necessary to secure his renewal as soon as possible, he can't be allowed to leave, and they want to ensure his continuity.
Laporta prepares Eric García's renewal
Eric García's contract with Barça expires on June 30, 2026, and they hope to renew it before the campaign ends. The truth is that, according to Madrid-Barcelona, it has become practically an opportunity. The plan is to extend his contract long-term, ensuring the continuity of a key central defender in the culer play style.
Eric García is one of the lowest-paid footballers in Barça's squad and deserves a salary increase. Additionally, the idea is to fend off all the siren calls from other clubs, such as Girona. He has gone from being sidelined to being key for Hansi Flick, and Laporta is working with an eye on renewing him.
Hansi Flick stopped Eric García's sale
A few weeks ago, Eric García was very close to leaving Barcelona. It was a key operation for the possible arrival of Marcus Rashford, but Hansi Flick decided to stop everything. Girona was willing to pay slightly more than 10 million euros to take him, something the German coach didn't view favorably.
Thus, in a short time, Eric García has gone from being out to becoming key for his coach. Laporta is working on his long-term renewal with Barça, and Hansi Flick plans to give him more responsibility. Against Valencia at Mestalla, we have seen that he is already important and has even moved ahead of other teammates.