Guardiola gives up on Eric García: “He doesn't want to renew”

Everything points to Eric García's return to Barcelona in the near future. Pep Guardiola explained at a press conference that the player has communicated his intention not to renew his contract with Manchester City, which expires in June 2021. Thus, the mancuniana directive would be forced to transfer this summer or next to not let him go at zero cost.

“Eric García has told us that he does not want to extend his contract with Manchester City. I guess you want to play somewhere else“Guardiola explained in the preview of the duel against Real Madrid. In this way, the young central defender has already made it clear that he wants to reach sports maturity far from England and Barcelona does not hide the interest in taking over his services. Meanwhile, his club has already signed another high-level central defender: Nathan Aké, for 45 million euros.

According to reports from the Barcelona press, the club is working on the imminent sales of Coutinho, Todibo, Braithwaite, Júnior, Rakitic and Umtiti to cash in and be able to sign footballers in the market. With Lenglet and Piqué as the only experienced center-backs of the squad, the hiring of another defender seems essential level and also serve as a generational relay when the '3' drops in level as a result of their age.

Even if the Samuel Umtiti sale is not signed, a center room would be a priority. The Frenchman usually accuses injury problems and Eric's arrival would not hurt. The club trusts the youth squad Araujo, but he also closely follows the City footballer, with a past in La Masía. At 19 years old, Eric García has made a brave decision that will condition his career. You will not renew in Manchester and you are ready for your next professional adventure.