Eric García has done it: Liverpool offers €50M for another Barça defender

Eric García is becoming Barça's unexpected protagonist at the start of this season: he has started in the first four LaLiga matchdays. Against Mallorca and Levante, he played as a right back, while against Rayo and Valencia, he played as a center back. Eric already finished last season as a starter after Koundé's injury, and it seems that his versatility has convinced Flick.

Last season was a turning point for Eric García, who went from being out to becoming indispensable starting in January. He never threw in the towel, even though he barely got any minutes during the first few months. However, starting in January, everything changed: little by little, he grew in importance within the team until he earned Flick's complete trust.

This year, although he has also played as a full back, it seems that Flick sees Eric García as the perfect center back to partner with Pau Cubarsí. His defensive solidity and tactical intelligence, as well as his good ball control, have been decisive in achieving this status within the squad. For the German coach, Eric could easily be a starter, which makes things even more complicated for his main rival for the position, Ronald Araújo.

Ronald Araújo, once again in the spotlight

Ronald Araújo has been at the center of rumors for a long time. Let's remember that he was already very close to leaving Barça last January and joining Juventus, but his transfer was halted at the last moment. He eventually renewed his contract, which seemed to put an end to the saga.

However, with Eric García's emergence as a starter, Ronald Araújo's future is once again a topic of debate. The Uruguayan center back stands out for his physical power and speed, but he makes too many mistakes that have condemned him to being a substitute in many matches. Faced with this scenario, the Uruguayan, who wanted to regain a leading role in the team, doesn't rule out leaving.

Liverpool go after Ronald Araújo

With his future hanging in the air, Ronald Araújo has become a top target for Liverpool. The English club will lose Ibrahima Konaté this summer, as he will leave for free to Real Madrid once his contract ends on June 30, so Araújo fits into their plans. Arne Slot is very much in favor of his signing.

Meanwhile, Barça, seeing that Liverpool is going all in, won't put up too many obstacles to Ronald Araújo's departure. If he wants to leave, Deco will open the door for him, but with one condition: €50 million. That is the amount the English club will have to offer if they want to secure Araújo's services.