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The chances of Eric Garcia moving to the Camp Nou in January are now very slim, if not nil. The central defender continues to be a key objective within Barcelona’s sports department, as Ronald Koeman seeks to strengthen himself in defense.
However, Manchester City is not willing to back down in its assessment. Despite the 19-year-old’s contract at Etihad Stadium expiring in June, City is maintaining its € 20 million price tag and will not budge.
Barcelona’s strategy was to wait until January instead of signing him in the summer because they thought that City would lower the sale price. On the other hand, the Premier League club is not worried about losing the defender for free next summer.
As a result, City still believe that Garcia is worth € 20 million and is seeking a deal consisting of € 10 million in a transfer fee and another € 10 million in add-ons.
In addition, Pep Guardiola does not want to lose García in January in case there are injuries in the rest of the centrals of his squad.
Money
Barcelona don’t want to spend a considerable sum on a player they could get for free next summer. However, they are willing to pay some money to secure Garcia’s services in January, but it is not what the City is asking for.
Ultimately, the decision rests with the new president and his board, who will be elected to the position within days of the January transfer window.
If Garcia does not arrive in January, Koeman will have to settle for Gerard Piqué, Clement Lenglet, Ronald Araujo and Samuel Umtiti as his options at center for the rest of the season.
Looking to the future
One of the factors that attracts Barcelona to Garcia is his potential. The young man spent part of his development at La Masia, he is already a Spanish international and could end up playing at the Camp Nou for many more years.
Source: m.allfootballapp.com
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