This time final week it seemed as if Eric Garcia is perhaps departing Barcelona to go again north to Girona, however that transfer now appears a lot much less possible. The Catalan aspect look as if they are going to retain him till no less than the summer season.
Juventus’ pursuit of Ronald Araujo, and the potential for him to maneuver, has drawn Garcia nearer to finishing the season at Barcelona. Sport say that Garcia would slightly end the season with Barcelona, and that Barcelona will solely let one central defender go in January – if Araujo goes, Garcia stays.
Barcelona won’t be able to depend on Héctor Fort on January fifteenth for the Copa del Rey recreation towards Actual Betis. The total-back has been referred to as up by Spain U19 for a pleasant recreation towards Italy U19, which might be performed on the identical day. @sport
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With Barcelona displaying no signal of providing Garcia a brand new contract, that would nonetheless result in a departure in the summertime. Actual Sociedad and Girona have each proven curiosity in him final summer season and this winter, and might be potential locations.
Barcelona’s stance is a logical one, and even when it hurts Garcia’s worth, they’re much extra more likely to take a success if Araujo is bought in the summertime with no new deal agreed than if the previous reaches that time. Each are out of contract in 2026, and Barcelona might want to take a choice within the subsequent six months both manner.