FC Barcelona is currently in a crucial period during the summer transfer market. The club has been fully dedicated to trying to finalize several necessary exits to balance its accounts, carry out the necessary registrations and possibly make a vital addition to the team's sports planning: acquiring a 'top' right winger.
Under this premise, it is clear from the Blaugrana team that at least two or three of the sales to be made could come from a specific area of the field, the defense. Why? Barcelona currently has a total of eight defenders in its squad, a number that is borderline absurd considering that teams usually have between four and five 'escuderos' in their roster.
In this regard, the Catalan squad seems to have the destinies of two of them set: Clément Lenglet, who is reportedly in negotiations to join Atlético Madrid, and Mika Faye, who has received a significant offer from Stade Rennes that is likely to materialize soon. Additionally, interest from clubs like LOSC Lille, who are strongly competing for the Senegalese, cannot be ruled out. Now, the question remains on who the third center-back will be that the team will seek to sell this summer.
The 'signing' that adds to the list of possible sales at FC Barcelona
So far, four defenders seem to have their continuity assured in the club for the 2024/25 season: Pau Cubarsí, Ronald Araujo, Iñigo Martínez, and Jules Koundé. On the other hand, Andreas Christensen and Eric García seem to be the main candidates for a possible departure. According to 'SPORT', García would not be averse to leaving in this summer market if the club decides to transfer him, an option that does not seem far-fetched.
The Martorell-born player, who can also play as a defensive midfielder, is aware that his chances of being a starter, either in midfield or defense, are very scarce, despite being highly regarded by German coach Hansi Flick. Faced with this, Eric could consider seeking a new destination that offers him more minutes and a more relevant role. This is where the interest from Girona becomes valuable, a team where the defender has previously played and reportedly is interested in bringing him back to once again lead their defense.
The Girona side would be willing to make a financial effort to sign him. Now, as reported by 'El Nacional.cat', García could leave Barcelona for around €20 million, an amount that the club hopes to obtain for him at a minimum. In the current economic circumstances of the Blaugrana team, this sum would be more than welcome to ease financial pressure and allow for the arrival of new reinforcements.