Gavi and Pedri are getting ready to say goodbye to one of their teammates, who has decided to leave Barcelona as quickly as possible. The player, frustrated by the limited opportunities he has received under the management of Hansi Flick—particularly in recent weeks—has made the difficult choice to move on. He has come to the conclusion that he is no longer part of the coach’s plans or the club’s long-term strategy. As a result, he is expected to join another team during the ongoing winter transfer window.
According to a report from the Spanish publication El Nacional, Eric Garcia’s future at Barcelona is now clear, as his time with the club appears to have reached its end. With players like Pau Coparci, Inigo Martinez, and Ronald Araujo securing their spots in the defensive lineup, and Andreas Christensen set to return from injury soon, Garcia’s chances of playing have significantly diminished. Additionally, Barcelona is reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen on a free transfer next summer, further reducing Garcia’s prospects.
In the midfield, Garcia faces intense competition from talented players like Marc Casado and Frenkie de Jong. Hansi Flick has already signaled that Garcia will not be given further opportunities to prove himself. This decision follows a series of underwhelming performances, including a particularly poor display in Barcelona’s loss to Leganes, where his involvement in a conceded goal worsened his standing with the coach and the club.
Eric Garcia has struggled to meet the high expectations set by Barcelona, making his departure not only inevitable but also necessary to bring in some financial benefit to the club. While Flick chose to retain him last summer due to an injury crisis affecting the defense and midfield, the circumstances have since changed. Garcia is now completely out of the coach’s plans, prompting the club to reconsider his role and future.
To address this, Barcelona’s president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco have placed Garcia on the transfer list. The club is actively working to secure a deal, aiming to sell him for approximately 10 million euros.
As the transfer process unfolds, Garcia has already begun saying goodbye to his teammates, signaling the likely start of a new chapter in his career. A move to Girona is reportedly on the horizon, with coach Michel Sanchez offering him the promise of regular playing time and a starting role. Garcia had initially joined Barcelona with high hopes of filling the void left by Gerard Pique, but his time at the club has been largely disappointing under the management of Ronald Koeman, Xavi Hernandez, and now Hansi Flick.
