Girona director confirms interest in signing versatile Barcelona star

As we approach the last two weeks of the January transfer window, there are multiple Barcelona stars who are still facing the prospect of a potential departure.

While the spotlight has been on Ansu Fati for obvious reasons, Eric Garcia, too, is a potential candidate for a departure.

The defender continues to remain a hot topic at Girona, who are keen on shoring up their options in defence in this winter transfer window.

Girona director confirms Garcia interest

Girona, in fact, are very open about their interest in Eric Garcia. Their sporting director Quique Carcel has even admitted the desire to bring the defender back to Girona in a recent interview.

“In the summer we already wanted to try to bring Eric García. He is still a Barcelona player and he is doing quite well,” he said (h/t AS).

Girona had indeed approached Barcelona for Eric Garcia in the summer, but the move did not materialise. But it appears the Catalan outfit have not given up on the Spaniard.

“Our intention is to try to bring him, but we depend on Barça setting us conditions that are realistic for us and that we can do it,” Carcel added.

It must be noted that Garcia had spent the 2023/24 season on loan at Girona, where he emerged as a first-team regular for Michel’s defensive unit.

In fact, Garcia’s performances at the back were critical in helping Girona exceed all expectations and finish inside the top four.

Now, the former Man City defender may once again have the chance to rejoin his former, should Barcelona make it easy for the concerned party.

The club are actively looking for departures right now as they look to make space for Marcus Rashford in the wage bill. Garcia’s potential exit, therefore, could be something that Barça consider.