Barcelona are still making desperate attempts to ease their financial woes before the end of the transfer window, and they could look to cash in on another defender as part of those plans.
The Catalans confirmed on August 25 the sale of Mikayil Faye to Rennes for a fee of 10.3 million euros. They also have a buy-back option and a 30% resale clause included in the contract.
Clement Lenglet is also expected to leave in the coming days, with the centre-back expected to sign a new contract – allowing Barca to defer the cost of paying his wages – before signing for Atletico Madrid on a season-long loan.
However, there is another defender who could be transferred as the club look to ease their wage burden enough to register new signing Dani Olmo to play in La Liga.
According to Football SpainBarca are considering selling Eric Garcia in the coming days, even though the 23-year-old has featured in both of their league games of the 2024/25 season so far.
The defender enjoyed a positive season on loan with Girona last term before winning Olympic gold with Spain at the Paris 2024 Games, and Barca’s Catalan neighbours are said to be interested in a permanent deal. Competition for places at the heart of Hansi Flick’s defence means Garcia could be tempted to seek a move that would give him a better chance of regular first-team action.
However, with just five days left in the transfer window, it is unclear whether Garcia will be transferred or if Barca will attempt to raise funds through other means.
