Barcelona is close to renewing the contract of Catalan defender Eric Garcia until the summer of 2030, in a move that reflects the increasing trust from the coaching staff led by Hans Flick, after the German coach relied on the player as a starter in all three official matches of the current season.

Eric Garcia's future was uncertain just a year ago, as he faced pressure from the club to leave during last winter in search of more playing opportunities; however, the player insisted on staying until the end of his contract in the summer of 2026 and managed to turn the tables with his strong performance at the end of the season, which allowed him to regain his position within the team.

Garcia has become a key element in Barcelona's defense and has also proven his worth as an alternative option at right-back, which has strengthened his status with Flick, who considers him one of the defensive cornerstones due to his versatility, maturity, and competitive nature.

The agreed plan between the club and the player is to sign a new contract extending until June 2030, to be completed before the end of 2025. Although there is no rush, both parties are confident of reaching a final agreement soon, especially since discussions between them have been ongoing for some time.

Eric Garcia joined Barcelona in the summer of 2021 from Manchester City on a free transfer and will be 29 years old by 2030, which is considered the prime age for defenders. The club hopes to keep him as part of a long-term project.

Garcia has not hidden his desire to succeed at the club where he grew up, and after years of challenges and loan spells, he is close to securing his future at Camp Nou, with technical support from Flick and mutual trust with the management. The player is preparing to finalize one of the most important decisions of his football career.