PSG-linked defensive star in talks to renew his contract at Barcelona

There has not been a lot to smile about from a defensive perspective for Barcelona this season, however the enchancment and emergence of Eric Garcia as a first-choice choice has been an enormous optimistic for Hansi Flick.

Eric has carried out a wonderful job partnering with both Pau Cubarsi or Ronald Araujo at centre-back. He has additionally crammed in at right-back in Jules Kounde’s absence and has even began forward of him every now and then.

In accordance with Sports activities WorldBarcelona are in talks with Eric Garcia over a brand new deal. His contract on the Catalan membership expires on the finish of the season and, understandably, Flick would love him to remain.

Alternatively, there’s curiosity from PSG. Luis Enrique has beforehand labored with the ex-Manchester Metropolis defender throughout his time as Spain’s nationwide crew supervisor and would like to reunite with him on the Parc des Princes.

Eric is flexible and might play as a central defender and right-back for the Catalan membership. Achraf Hakimi not too long ago suffered a critical damage in opposition to Bayern Munich, and PSG aren’t ruling out a winter transfer for the 24-year-old Spaniard.

Nonetheless, contemplating how skinny the Barcelona squad presently is, with all of the accidents and the dearth of central defensive choices, there is no such thing as a approach Flick would take into account letting Eric depart in January. Ideally, the membership will need him to place pen to paper sooner somewhat than later.

It stays to be seen how issues play out for Eric. He’s a Catalan-bred defender, and staying at Barcelona appears the logical end result. Solely time will inform.