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He rejects Luis Enrique and Pep Guardiola, his only dream is Barça, Hansi Flick accepts

The German coach is delighted with the news; Pep and Lucho surely are not as much

Luis Enrique has become one of the best coaches in the world and the work he's doing with PSG is excellent. The Spaniard has put together the squad perfectly and the results have come quickly. The French are currently the best team and that's precisely thanks to the Asturian coach.

Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola is trying to turn around last season's situation with some reinforcements and new tactics. Little by little, he's achieving it and Manchester City is smiling again, but Pep is aware that he needs to keep improving his squad. In this sense, just like Luis Enrique, he's set his sights on a Barça star for next summer.

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Pep and Luis Enrique look at Barça | Europa Press, E-Noticies

Pep Guardiola and Luis Enrique want to fish at Barça

Both Pep Guardiola and Luis Enrique have a lot of money to sign players, since Manchester City and PSG are two of the most financially powerful teams in the world. Meanwhile, Barça is going through a delicate moment that could force them to make tough decisions in the form of departures. In this sense, next summer's transfer market could be the ideal setting for a very interesting transfer.

Pep Guardiola and Luis Enrique have considered Eric García a luxury signing for 2026. The culé center-back barely had a place at Barça just over a year ago, but he took advantage of the opportunities Hansi Flick gave him to earn a spot in the squad. Now he's one of the fans' favorite defenders, and for good reason.

Eric García has earned Hansi Flick's respect through great performances and his unbelievable versatility. He can play as a center-back, full-back, and even as a pivot, offering multiple solutions to the culé squad, which isn't very complete as it is. It's normal that both Pep Guardiola and Luis Enrique have shown interest in signing him, since his contract ends on June 30, 2026.

Hansi Flick demands Eric García's renewal

It's clear that Hansi Flick needs Eric García in the squad. He contributes too much to let him go, and it would also be very difficult to find a profile like his in the market. That's why Barça is already working to extend his contract until 2029, thus dispelling Pep Guardiola and Luis Enrique's interest in closing his signing.

Unless there's a radical turn of events, Eric García will remain a Barça player for several more years. All parties agree to continue on the same path, so the renewal of the Catalan center-back is expected to be announced in the coming weeks. However, Deco can't fall asleep, since Pep Guardiola and Luis Enrique will keep lurking for Eric until his signature is official.

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