Barcelona open to selling La Masia defender, ready to accept €10m or loan deal

Stuck in a financially dire situation, Barcelona will have to reduce their wage bill by over €200 million ahead of the summer transfer window. They evidently have a plan in place to raise money, and have already received the green light from La Liga over their financial feasibility plan.

There are already a fair few players on their exit shortlist, with the likes of Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres headlining it. Franck Kessie and Raphinha are also in the news, with a lesser chance of leaving, though.

Another player that keeps making the rounds in the departure rumours is Eric Garcia, even though several reports have claimed him to be untouchable by Xavi.

However, according to a recent report relayed by AS, Barcelona are considering selling Eric Garcia in the summer.

Garcia was the first-choice centre-back for Barcelona through the opening stages of the 2022/23 season before Andreas Christensen won over that spot. Marcos Alonso also trumped the Spaniard as the campaign went on.

His place in the team next season will be even more complicated, with Inigo Martinez set to join the Catalans on a free transfer from Athletic Club. As such, he has been declared a transferable asset by the club.

Inter Milan are interested in signing Garcia, and Barcelona would accept an offer in the €10 million range. Having signed him for free, the blaugranes are set to profit when he leaves at any amount.

The Italian giants are also considering a loan signing and taking over his entire wages for next season. It could potentially also carry an option to buy him permanently.

Garcia has lost his place in the Spanish National Team as well, and at 22, needs to play regularly to earn his spot back. The final decision, understandably, rests on the coaching staff, who could look to use him as a pivot if they cannot sign any player.