Barcelona has on the radar Eric García, Manchester City center, according to ESPN. The defender, who was trained in the lower categories of the Blaugrana club, is liked by the board and they have already asked what his situation is. Yes, The response from the Mancunian leaders has been clear: it is not for sale.
Football player has a contract until 2022 and the City is already working on its renovation. At the moment, yes, the first squad alternates with the subsidiary. In the Premier he has played six games so far this season. He also played a Champions League duel, three EFL Cup and one FA Cup. Guardiola prefers to be cautious with his progression, but he has him for the first team in the coming years.
In 2017, Eric García bet to go to Manchester City and continue growing in English football. Now, Barcelona has become interested in him again after losing the possibility of signing De Ligt and the age of Gerard Piqué (33). Sources from the entity indicate to ESPN that the intended center-back is well suited to the team's style, he is educated in the Blaugrana philosophy and one of his main strengths is the exit of the ball.
However, Barcelona understands that it will be difficult to get his transfer this summer due to the economic consequences of the coronavirus. Always according to ESPN information, Barça would leave the arrival of Eric García parked and focus on ensuring the hiring of Lautaro Martinez. Even so, from the club he points to the medium that they will closely follow his steps …