The Arsenal FC Of Mikel Artetta can be taken from FC Barcelona for a gift from Pep Guardiola. Let’s talk about Eric Garciawhich almost overnight went from being major in plans to Xavi Hernández to total ostracism, without intermediate minutes in the Qatar World Cup and with the blaugrana chances only in the match against him Long distance from King’s Cup.
As reported by the newspaper Sport, Arteta is interested in Eric and is willing to negotiate with Barça for the centre-back’s return to the Premier League. They also assure that the Gunner club are already evaluating different options to get him signed, either on loan or by paying for a transfer.
Eric still has a contract with Barça until 2026 and, at 22, has a market value of 18 million eurossecond Transfer market. It should be remembered that he arrived at the Camp Nou with a letter of release from Manchester City, where his contract has expired, although it is true that Pep Guardiola counted little on him when it came to putting together his defensive line.
Arsenal want to sign Eric Garcia from Barcelona
This interest from Arsenal appears just as Eric has been ostracized by Xavi Hernández’s side. The central defender was a starter in ten of the 15 games he played in which he was available in the first half of the journey. Instead, after an overload at the end of October, Eric has only played 60 minutes since then.corresponding to the cup duel against Intercity.
Xavi has ahead Ronald Araujo, Jules Koundé -who usually plays as a right-back- e Andreas Christensen. Furthermore also Mark Alonso he is playing left center back in front of Eric. In any case, the coach made it clear that he wanted him in his team. Arteta has known Eric since his days as Guardiola’s second manager at City and a good offer could change Barça’s plans.
