Officially, Barcelona Star LEFT OUT OF SQUAD TO FACE REAL SOCIEDAD

Despite FC Barcelona commencing the 2024-25 season without several crucial defenders, the team’s defensive performance has remained commendably high.

Flick has been unable to rely on Ronald Araujo from the commencement of his tenure at Barcelona, while Andreas Christensen has also been unavailable since the inaugural match of the season against Valencia. In this situation, the German strategist has used Inigo Martinez and Pau Cubarsi as his starting center-backs, both of whom are shown exceptional performance. The Basque defender has made substantial progress and is establishing himself as a team leader, while Cubarsi has demonstrated exceptional tactical acumen, despite his mere 17 years of age. Due to their exceptional accomplishments, these two are the primary choices in the central defence for Flick, making it very challenging for other peripheral players to supplant them in the starting lineup.

The situation is concerning for 23-year-old defender Eric Garcia, as Fichajes indicates he seeks increased continuity and playing time. Barcelona, amenable to his departure, has established an asking price of €10 million for various interested European clubs.

Real Sociedad and Borussia Dortmund are the interested parties in the former Manchester City defender, with Real Sociedad being the principal contender.

Imanol Alguacil’s team is pursuing a multifaceted and dependable defensive acquisition, and Garcia would serve as an exemplary enhancement for them. Borussia Dortmund is concurrently seeking a player possessing Garcia’s abilities and attributes.The Spaniard returned to Barcelona following a promising loan period at Girona last season. Nonetheless, the battle for positions in defence and midfield restricts his

opportunities to participate under Hansi Flick. The player is pursuing a change of environment that would provide him with more regular playing time. Barcelona acknowledges his stance and is amenable to a transfer that would enable Garcia to have a more significant role with another club.