E-Noticies, @FCBarcelona_es Eric García's surprising response puts Gavi in the spotlight
Eric García's outstanding performance has triggered certain consequences in the market
The big surprise at Barça this season has been the extraordinary performance delivered by Eric García, whose development has been unquestionable. It doesn't matter if he plays as a full-back, center-back, or pivot, because his competitive level always stays very high and consistent. So much so that he has become the most used footballer by Hansi Flick since the start of the season.
His sporting impact has been so significant that Barça has decided to renew his contract until 2031 without raising any internal doubts. Deco and Joan Laporta consider Eric García a strategic player for the club's immediate future. However, his tremendous growth has also surprised abroad, especially PSG, who have been following him for some time.
Luis Enrique wanted Eric García, but his renewal shifts the focus
Luis Enrique already requested his signing last summer because he valued his ball distribution, positional intelligence, and tactical versatility. Eric García, however, flatly refused to leave Barça because his dream has always been to succeed at Camp Nou. Now, after his renewal, PSG's doors are completely closed for the Catalan defender, who will remain in the Catalan capital for several more years.
This new reality has had unexpected consequences because PSG has decided to change their target after receiving the response from the Catalan center-back. Unable to sign him, Luis Enrique has focused his attention on his close friend Gavi, a key figure in the Barça locker room. His name has now moved to the top of the Parisian radar, and they could make an offer to secure his services next summer.
Gavi steps into the spotlight and becomes PSG's top target
Gavi is still recovering from his latest knee surgery, and his competitive return remains a complete mystery. It's also unclear what his real level will be after so many months out, which adds very obvious sporting uncertainty. Even so, PSG keeps their strong interest because Luis Enrique fully trusts his talent and his natural competitiveness.
It's worth remembering that the Asturian coach gave Gavi his debut for the Spanish national team when very few believed in him. He believes that he has a different mentality and a perfect competitive profile for his football model in Paris. If the Sevillian doesn't achieve consistency in the second half of the season, he could end up being PSG's next big target.
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