Eric García has made the heartfelt and challenging decision to leave FC Barcelona once the current season concludes. This choice did not come lightly, as García has deeply valued his time at the club. Shortly after Barcelona’s recent victory against Celta Vigo, he confided in two of his closest teammates, Gavi and Pedri, informing them personally of his intent to move on. While he remains grateful for the experiences and growth he’s had at the club, García now feels that the time has come to embark on a new journey—one that offers a fresh environment and greater opportunities to develop his career further.
According to El Nacional, the defender is facing the situation with a clear and realistic perspective. He understands that his chances of securing regular minutes on the pitch have significantly diminished, given the current defensive lineup. With players like Ronald Araújo, Iñigo Martínez, and the emerging talent Pau Cubarsí firmly ahead of him in the rotation—and with Andreas Christensen expected to return to full fitness soon—García sees no realistic route to becoming a regular starter. Additionally, speculation about the possible signing of Bayer Leverkusen’s Jonathan Tah only adds to the uncertainty surrounding his future at the club.
Even when deployed in midfield—a role he has occasionally taken on with solid performances—García now finds himself facing even more competition. The rise of young prospects such as Marc Casadó and Marc Bernal has made it increasingly difficult for him to secure meaningful playing time in that area of the pitch as well. Rather than settling for a marginal role and limited involvement, García has decided it is in his best interest to seek out a team where he can play consistently and contribute more significantly.
Although playing for Barcelona was once a dream come true for García, he has come to the realization that his personal and professional growth must now take priority. He yearns to be in a position where he feels truly valued and central to a team’s success—something that head coach Hansi Flick is currently unable to guarantee. Boosted by positive feedback and growing interest from clubs across Europe, García is now carefully considering his next move, with his departure from Barça appearing more and more inevitable.
As part of this transition, García has started to open up to those closest to him, particularly Pedri and Gavi, with whom he shares a strong bond both at the club and on the national team. Their support has been meaningful as he prepares to close this chapter and begin a new one.
