Eric García to Leave Barcelona: Pedri and Gavi Among First to Know
Eric García has made the difficult decision to part ways with Barcelona at the end of the season, informing his close friends Gavi and Pedri of his choice shortly after the win against Celta Vigo. Though he has enjoyed his time at the club, García feels it’s time for a fresh start and a new challenge in his career.
According to El Nacional, the defender is approaching the situation with clarity, recognizing the slim chances of consistent game time. With Ronald Araújo, Iñigo Martínez, and Pau Cubarsí ahead of him in the pecking order—and Andreas Christensen nearing full fitness—García sees no clear path to regular minutes. The potential arrival of Jonathan Tah could further limit his opportunities.
Even in midfield, where he has occasionally filled in with solid performances, the emergence of promising youngsters like Marc Casadó and Marc Bernal has made it harder to secure a role. Rather than remain a fringe player, García is ready to move on in pursuit of a more prominent role elsewhere.
Despite his dream of making it big at Barça, García is prioritizing consistent playing time and feeling like a key contributor—something Hansi Flick currently can’t offer. Encouraged by recent praise and increased interest from other clubs, García is carefully weighing his options, with a departure looking increasingly likely.
He has already begun sharing the news with close teammates, most notably Pedri and Gavi, both of whom share strong ties with him at club and national level.
