The Barcelona defender is closer to staying in January after the market change

This time last week it looked like Eric García might leave Barcelona to return north to Girona, but that move now looks much less likely. The Catalan team seems to be keeping him at least until the summer.

Juventus’ pursuit of Ronald Araujo and his possible move have brought García closer to completing the season in Barcelona. The sport says that García would prefer to finish the season with Barcelona, ​​and that Barcelona will only let go of one central defender in January; If Araujo leaves, García stays.

Barcelona will not be able to count on Héctor Fort on January 15 for the Copa del Rey match against Real Betis. The full-back has been called up by Spain U19 for a friendly match against Italy U19, which will be played that same day. @sport

— Barcacentre (@barcacentre) January 10, 2025

With Barcelona showing no signs of offering Garcia a new contract, that could still lead to a summer exit. Both Real Sociedad and Girona have shown interest in him last summer and this winter, and could be potential destinations.

Barcelona’s stance is logical, and even if it hurts Garcia’s value, they are much more likely to take a hit if Araujo is sold in the summer without a new deal agreed than if the former reaches that point. Both of their contracts expire in 2026 and Barcelona will have to make a decision in the next six months in any case.