Eric García Transfer from FC Barcelona to Paris Saint Germain
Paris Saint-Germain had been interested in Eric Garcia, who on Friday officially extended his contract with FC Barcelona until June 2031.
Paris Saint-Germain approached and submitted an offer for Eric Garcia. Garcia's priority was always FC Barcelona. He was especially convinced by his coach Hans-Dieter Flick, who has given him a major role since the start of the 2025-2026 season. Mundo Deportivo reports that Garcia has a principle agreement to extend his contract with FC Barcelona. A move to PSG is no longer being considered.
Catalan and French media have mentioned a strong interest from Paris Saint-Germain in Eric Garcia, and Luis Enrique is said to have urged the club's management to pursue the Barcelona central defender. Eric Garcia rejected an approach from PSG. Paris Saint-Germain could have offered the player a much better salary than what he will earn in his new contract with Barcelona.
According to AS, Eric García received an offer from Luis Enrique's PSG.
It has been reported that Paris Saint-Germain is interested in Eric Garcia, whose contract expires next June. According to daily Sport, the Catalan club has quickly downplayed the situation, as PSG is not considered a real threat due to already advanced discussions with the Spanish international.
Eric Garcia is a target for Paris Saint-Germain, but Barcelona has initiated discussions to extend the player's contract, according to the daily AS. The Barcelona management is reportedly not concerned about competition from PSG and is confident due to Garcia's desire to remain with the club long-term. Garcia would not contemplate a departure, even for Paris, despite the presence of his former coach, Luis Enrique.
According to L'Équipe, Paris-Saint-Germain's coach, Luis Enrique, knows Eric Garcia well and they share the same agent, Ivan de la Peña. The player, whose contract with FC Barcelona ends in June next year, is being considered by PSG to strengthen its defensive sector. Paris-Saint-Germain may act on this interest due to Achraf Hakimi's injury.
Barcelona is confident in renewing Eric Garcia's contract. According to L'Équipe, Barcelona does not currently consider selling him in January, especially to a direct rival in the Champions League.
According to L'Equipe, Paris Saint-Germain has a high opinion of the profile of Barcelona's 24-year-old Spanish international, Eric García. PSG is reportedly working on a deal to sign the center-back on a free transfer next summer, but would also consider paying a transfer fee for a January move. Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea have also been associated with an interest in the player.
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