Tottenham Hotspur is allegedly going for their defense with a shock transfer for a valuable Barcelona defender.
Having a contract that renders him a value signing, the Spurs see a chance to bring technical quality and depth to the defense as they continue to build under Ange Postecoglou.
Barcelona, who have a financial crisis, could be willing to sell if the correct offer is put in front of them.
According to Fichajes, Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly keen on Barcelona center-back Eric Garcia as they look to bolster their defense for the coming season.
The 24-year-old Spaniard has become an unexpected Spurs target, to whom he is drawn by his technical skill, flexibility, and past Premier League experience at Manchester City.
While extremely prized by Barcelona manager Hansi Flick, Garcia has found it impossible to earn a place in the first team due to intense competition at Camp Nou, and with this in mind will depart the club.
With his contract expiring in 2026—and with the option to depart one year earlier—Barcelona can be persuaded to sell him for a relatively modest fee, with a transfer reportedly on the table for approximately €20 million.
For Eric Garcia, the transfer would be a fresh start in a new division where he knows the terrain, with the promise of regular first-team action he is so craving.
Tottenham, with their progressive management under Ange Postecoglou, are building a young, high-tempo team, and Garcia’s ball retention and defensive skills might be ideally suited to them.
Barcelona, naturally, might see his departure as a means of offloading some of their financial weight while retaining other important defenders.
Although the club values the service he has provided them, Garcia’s diminished role this term might lead him to look for a new challenge.
With the summer window approaching, this potential transfer is in the balance on Spurs making their interest a reality and whether Barcelona is willing to engage in negotiations—a scenario that could be agreeable to all.
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