It's official now, there's a radical turn in Eric García's future, Deco's decision is final.

When Eric García returned to Barça in 2021 from City, his arrival caused great expectations. He had come up through La Masia and developed in the Premier League, where his defensive talent had already attracted attention. Many considered him one of the most promising jewels of Spanish soccer and his signing was received with excitement.

However, his adaptation at Barça was not as smooth as was desired. Eric García found himself facing a defense full of competition and a level of demand that did not forgive mistakes. In his first two seasons, he did not manage to establish himself as a starter at Camp Nou, which ended up affecting his future.

From stalled prospect to revelation at Girona

Due to a lack of playing time, Barça decided to loan Eric García to Girona in 2023. At Montilivi, he found the perfect setting to regain confidence and show that he was still a top-level center-back. His performance was so convincing that he soon became a pillar of the Catalan team.

During his time at Girona, Eric García showed maturity, leadership, and flawless tactical awareness. He knew how to adapt to Míchel's playing style and established himself as one of the revelations of the championship. Thanks to that experience, he managed to increase his value and earned the opportunity to return to Barça with a different status.

Eric García convinces and Deco makes a final decision

Thanks to his impeccable work ethic and his improvement on defense, Eric García has earned a place at FC Barcelona. In fact, now with Hansi Flick, he has a starting role after Iñigo's departure. If we look at Barça's recent matches, Eric has been by far the best defender, even surpassing the performances offered by Cubarsí.

His improvement has been so remarkable that Deco, Barça's sporting director, has decided to act immediately. He knows that Eric García's contract ends in 2026, which is why he's already actively working on his renewal. The idea is for the Catalan defender to renew in the coming days until 2030, extending his stay at Camp Nou by three more seasons.

The board, the fans, and the coaching staff all agree in highlighting his commitment and consistency. Eric García has earned everyone's respect for his attitude and his willingness to adapt to any position. His versatility as a center-back, pivot, or full-back has made him an extremely valuable asset, and Deco knows it.

If nothing goes wrong, Barça will make Eric García's contract renewal official soon. Deco can't afford to rest, since he knows PSG have him in their sights. Luis Enrique would be delighted to take him to Paris, so Barça will have to move quickly to prevent that from happening.