FC Barcelona continues its efforts towards squad stability by negotiating a contract extension with a player whose talent has been illustrated in recent seasons under Hansi Flick.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona will be offering a contract extension in the near future to an all-around star as part of their objectives of securing the contracts of core players, like Ronald Araujo and Lamine Yamal.
This contract renewal will contribute to tightening FC Barcelona’s roster while still allowing Barcelona to operate under the restrictions of La Liga’s Financial Fair Play practices.
This player is Eric Garcia, the 24-year-old defender whose contract expires in June of 2026. Garcia has truly been a huge contributor and has proven his worth in his ability to play center-back, defensive midfielder, and right-back.
His numbers in the 2024 / 2025 season show he played 44 times in that year, and he showed the importance of his role within Flick’s play ethos.
Garcia’s statement of being the solution at right-back and in turn, allowed Barcelona to lessen their need for other signings.
The proposed deal is likely to be extended to 2028 or 2029, and both parties seem interested in working things out, especially with Flick having personally advocated for the player’s renewal.
Barcelona’s determination to extend Garcia’s contract arises from interest from clubs like Aston Villa and Como.
The rationale for Garcia’s potential new deal might include a €100 million release clause designed to scare off buyer interest, just as they have structured in their recent contract renewals.
Garcia’s game understanding and versatility increased during his time on loan at Girona, providing the foundation for Flick’s project, and he joins Pau Cubarsí as an important building block for Flick.
As the contractual negotiations are underway, there is plenty of optimism budding among Barcelona fans that securing Garcia’s future will allow them to rest easy when looking at the defensive depth for the club’s La Liga and Champions League commitments.
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