A state of anxiety has prevailed among Barcelona fans due to the delay in renewing the contract of Spanish defender Eric Garcia, amid fears of his potential departure for free in the upcoming period.

Garcia was one of the key players for the team last season, having significantly contributed to Barcelona's treble win, which included the La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Spanish Super Cup.

The player's current contract extends until the summer of 2026, granting him the right to negotiate and sign with another club starting next January if the contract is not renewed before then.

Despite entering the final year of his contract, Barcelona's management has yet to start extension negotiations, raising questions about his future at Camp Nou.

German coach Hans Flick had previously rejected Garcia's departure last January, despite Girona's interest in acquiring him, and he insists on keeping him for the next season.

According to the newspaper "Mundo Deportivo", Barcelona is expected to open negotiations with Garcia in the coming weeks, in response to Flick's wishes.

It is worth noting that Garcia participated in 45 matches with Barcelona across various competitions last season, successfully scoring 5 goals and providing 3 assists.