He lacks confidence in him, and all indications suggest that he will be leaving FC Barcelona in January.
Hansi Flick has decided to rest Cubarsí for the Getafe match and has excluded Ronald Araújo, who has been medically cleared since Wednesday. Instead, Flick has paired Eric García with Íñigo Martínez. This is a noteworthy decision, as Flick has previously stated that he does not see Eric as a central defender, but rather as a useful pivot.
While this may appear surprising, Flick’s choice is part of a plan to sell the Catalan defender. He included Eric in the Leganés match for this purpose. Although it may seem that Eric’s role in the team is improving, the reality is that nothing has changed. Flick is following orders to feature players who are likely to be sold in the winter transfer window.
By playing Eric García today, the goal is to showcase his value to Barcelona and potentially to other clubs as well. Keeping him on the bench would be a missed opportunity to generate revenue from his sale.
Eric García is open to offers if a good proposal comes in. At 23, he wants to feel appreciated, which he doesn’t in Hansi Flick’s squad, and this situation is unlikely to change. He has made 11 appearances in La Liga and the Champions League but has only played 457 minutes so far.
Eric García returns to the team for the match against Leganés, when Araújo, another player up for sale, has recently recovered, and Christensen is back in training. Both players are now ahead of García in the pecking order, with Flick approving their departures.
Eric García’s future seems to be away from Barcelona, with Flick backing his exit. According to Madrid-Barcelona, García has received an offer from Girona and is leaning towards accepting it. However, the final decision rests with Laporta, who aims to secure between 10 and 15 million euros from his sale.
Flick has made it clear that Eric García does not fit into his plans. The defense is well-covered, and there is no space for him, even if he starts today against Leganés. Currently, Cubarsí, Íñigo, and the recently recovered Araújo are ahead of him, and once Christensen is fully fit, all defensive spots will be filled.
To make matters worse, Eric García is also aware that next season, Tah from Leverkusen will join the team on a free transfer. He is prepared to accept Girona’s offer, and everyone at Barcelona, including Flick, is aware of this. It seems his departure is imminent, with all parties ready to finalize the agreement.
In the coming weeks, updates are expected regarding Eric García’s future, as he is nearly out of Barcelona’s plans.
