Barcelona Extends Eric García Contract to 2031

FC Barcelona announced on Friday that defender Eric García has signed a new contract extension, securing his place at the club until June 30, 2031. The 24-year-old Spaniard, a product of the club's La Masia academy, has emerged as a key figure in the team under manager Hansi Flick, earning the renewal through consistent performances across multiple positions.

García's resurgence began after a challenging period early in his Barcelona return. He rejoined the club from Manchester City in the summer of 2021 following a 1.7 million euro transfer in 2017, where he developed under Pep Guardiola. Initially, he made 50 La Liga appearances over his first two seasons but fell out of favor with former coach Xavi Hernández. In the 2023-24 campaign, García was loaned to Girona, where he became a regular starter, helping the team finish third in La Liga and qualify for the Champions League for the first time.

Flick's arrival in 2024 revitalized García's career at Barcelona. The German coach has deployed the versatile defender as a center back, right back, and defensive midfielder, praising his adaptability and professionalism. This season, García has started all but three games, logging over...