Barca Lock In Garcia: Five-Year Blueprint for the Defense

Contract renewal for a Barca stalwart

Barcelona has decided to renew defender Eric Garcia, with a new contract due to be signed soon.

Fabrizio Romano, Europe\'s transfer expert, reported that Barcelona has reached an agreement with Garcia on extending his deal for years.

Garcia\'s current contract runs through season\'s end, making him free to sign elsewhere in January if Barcelona does not finalize renewal.

Romano added on X that the renewal could be confirmed next week, according to the report circulating online.

The renewal is said to stretch over five seasons for Garcia.

Garcia rose through Barca\'s academy, spent time with Manchester City, and then returned to Barcelona, where he feels valued by all.

Even with a formal offer from Paris Saint-Germain, led by Luis Enrique who has known the player since his days, Garcia chose to stay at Barcelona, feeling happy with the group and regarded as a future core member and possible captain in the coming years.

Punchlines: Garcia staying is Barca\'s defense finally getting a loyalty card—no penalties, just points. If contracts came with a silencer, he just bought one for five seasons.