Barcelona defender Eric Garcia has confirmed he will be staying at the Spanish side despite links to other clubs.
Garcia played an important role for Spain as they secured the gold medal at Men’s Football event at the Olympics. He featured alongside club teammates Pau Cubarsi and Fermin Lopez. All three players were regular starters for the Spanish Olympic team throughout the event.
Speaking to the media after winning the gold medal at Paris 2024, Eric Garcia made a massive revelation on his future and closed the door to a departure this summer.
“I’ve spoken with Flick. I’m 100% staying at Barça this season,” he said as quoted by SPORT.
Eric Garcia Martret on loan at Girona (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
Commenting on how the Spanish National Team stepped up despite the late setbacks they faced on the night and the mental resilience required to stay calm during adversity, the centre-back said,
“We know that when the moment of truth comes, we are always there. And today we have shown it.”
Finally, Garcia revealed when he would return to training with Barcelona and how he was looking forward to working with Hansi Flick.
“On Sunday I will train with Barça. I feel like training with Flick. I have good feelings with the messages we have exchanged.”
Garcia was a key pillar in Michel’s Girona last season and helped the team qualify for the UEFA Champions League.
He will, however, forget the limelight he enjoyed at his former club and fight for a starting spot at Barcelona where the competition in central defence is brutal. Ronald Araujo’s injury, however, opens a door of opportunity.
