With the arrival of Íñigo Martínez at FC Barcelona – free of any contract from Athletic Club, the defensive sector was to experience certain departures according to the Spanish press. Among the names cited as favorites to leave the Blaugranas this summer was that of Eric Garcia. The latter was notably linked to Olympique de Marseille, as was his friend Clément Lenglet, back in Barcelona after a loan to Tottenham last season.
But to believe the Mundo Deportivo, the former central of Manchester City, worried by the noises of the Iberian media, would have asked to speak with Xavi to discuss his future in Barcelona. The Catalan technician would have reassured him and seems to be counting on him for the coming exercise. Barring an exorbitant offer, a deal he couldn’t refuse, which hasn’t happened so far, the 22-year-old won’t leave the dressing room of the reigning Spanish champions .
