Transfer news is always floating around when it comes to clubs like FC Barcelona. Considering the sheer prestige and popularity of the club, it is something to be expected. Still, certain links and rumors connected to Barcelona end up being something much more. One player in particular who has had a lot of noise surrounding his future is 24-year-old Spanish defender Eric Garcia. Previously on loan at Girona, he has now established himself as someone who is backed by Hansi Flick and has a place at Barcelona. Thanks to his versatility and commitment to the cause, Garcia has become a valuable asset for Barcelona.
However, that also means that other clubs have recognized the value that he provides, and he is seen as a dependable and versatile option to cover several positions. Cesc Fabregas wants Eric Garcia at Como. In the case of the Italian side Como, that reported interest in him has now been publicly confirmed as well by none other than Cesc Fabregas himself. Currently, the head coach of the Italian club, Mundo Deportivo, has highlighted what he said about Eric Garcia recently: “I confirm our interest in Eric Garcia from Barcelona. I like him a lot — he’s versatile, a leader, and important for the team. But he’s staying at Barcelona.”
This is big news, and it comes out right after Garcia’s solid display against Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League. With other reports suggesting that various clubs are still interested in the services of the player, an official confirmation like this is sure to be big news. Still, it seems unlikely that Hansi Flick would let go of Eric Garcia just like that, considering the fact that he pushed him to stay at Barcelona. Since then, Garcia staying at the club has proven to be the right decision for both the player, as he receives opportunities, and for the coach, as Flick has managed to use him effectively this season.
Fabregas shares his experience of Barcelona vs Inter Milan. On a slightly different note, Fabregas also spoke about his experience at the San Siro watching his former club Barcelona play against Inter Milan: “I was leaving after Raphinha scored, then I heard a roar and came back inside. I saw the extra time — it was a beautiful match, unforgettable, part of Champions League history.” Undeniably a tough loss for Barcelona, but it is still just a match, and the team needs to bounce back from that loss. Fortunately, the Catalan giants will now have the opportunity to do that against Real Madrid, despite the fact that the game will present its own unique headaches for Hansi Flick to sort out.
Como hasn't given up on Eric Garcia, and Fabregas could insist on his signing this summer. Eric Garcia's growth at Barça has sparked Como's interest. The defender, native of Martorell, started the 2024-25 season without a clear role in Hansi Flick's project, facing tough competition in the backline, with up to four players ahead of him: Iñigo Martínez, Pau Cubarsí, Ronald Araujo, and Andreas Christensen. Even in the pivot position, where he had also been tested in the past, he didn't seem to have too many options. Everything pointed to a complicated season for him in terms of minutes.
Flick bet on Eric and stopped his departure. However, the German coach saw something in Eric García that made him bet on his continuity. The German coach stopped his departure on several occasions: first in the summer when he was close to signing for Girona and later in the winter market when he was again linked to both the Girona team and Cesc Fàbregas' Como. A decision that has turned out to be correct. The Catalan has become a true wild card for Hansi Flick, playing as a central defender, pivot, and even full-back, and performing remarkably in all positions. Currently, he has four goals and two assists in 41 matches, numbers that have even reopened the debate about a possible renewal.
Despite his growth, Eric García's situation heading into the next summer market is full of uncertainty. Although his versatility makes him a valuable asset, he is not part of the group of non-transferable players at FC Barcelona. Therefore, if an interesting proposal arrives, it would not be strange for the club to value it, especially in a context in which several departures could occur to balance the books.
Not non-transferable: Is Como still lurking? One of the teams that could return for him is Cesc Fàbregas' Como, which has not lost interest in the '24' of the 'Culés'. The Spanish coach himself confirmed in a press conference, before the match between the 'Larianos' and Cagliari, that they are still attentive to his situation: "I confirm our interest in Eric García, from Barcelona. I like him a lot: he is versatile, a leader, important for the team," Fàbregas asserted. However, despite the intentions of the 'Biancoblù', Cesc acknowledged that it is difficult to get Eric out of the Azulgrana team: "But he will stay at Barcelona," he concluded.
The truth is that Eric García's future is open. With a current market value of 15 million euros, according to Transfermarkt, Barcelona could receive proposals for its versatile defender. Will there be a convincing offer? Is the club willing to part with such a versatile piece? The market will decide, but for now, the player from Martorell has earned his place in the Barcelona team.
