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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Versatile Barcelona star wanted by three European clubs
Eric Garcia's rise in form during the second half of the season has not gone unnoticed, as according to Fichajes, three clubs, namely, Como, Girona, and Real Sociedad, are closely monitoring the 24-year-old Barcelona defender. With the summer transfer window approaching, Barcelona are seriously weighing up the option of selling Garcia to boost their finances and open space for new signings. Advertisement The player's versatility has become one of his biggest assets for Hansi Flick. This season, Garcia featured in 44 matches, scoring five goals and providing three assists. Whether playing as a centre-back, full-back, or even stepping into midfield, his performances have been one of the few bright spots in what was an inconsistent campaign for the team. Flick is reportedly keen on keeping him, but the club's sporting directors are open to a transfer if a strong enough offer is received. Girona leading the race Eric Garcia is wanted by three teams. (Photo by) Of the three interested clubs, Girona seem to be leading the race. Garcia had an excellent loan spell there, and the club is now ready to spend up to €20 million to bring him back permanently. Advertisement Como, managed by former Barcelona star Cesc Fabregas, have renewed their interest after a failed attempt in the winter. Real Sociedad are also in the mix, eyeing Garcia as a solid and adaptable option for their defence. From Barcelona's side, a sale at this price would help balance the books and clear space in the squad for incoming players. However, the club has not closed the door on a contract renewal if the right transfer offer doesn't come through. Ultimately, it will come down to what Garcia wants and how determined the interested clubs are in the coming weeks. As of now, his future is still up in the air.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
FC Barcelona News: 13 May 2025
Hansi Flick: Four Clásicos out of four - FC Barcelona Hansi Flick always wins El Clásico! Four victories in his first four duels against the eternal rival. It sounds easy, but Flick's task is anything but. Only Josep Guardiola, who won his first five Clásicos, can better that record. Four Clásico wins for the history books - FC Barcelona Winning a Clásico is always more than a win but Hansi Flick has turned it into an art form after taking victory in his first four official games against Real Madrid (plus a pre-season win in the USA). Advertisement Ferran Torres: more than a goalscorer - FC Barcelona One of the names of the season for FC Barcelona has to be Ferran Torres García. The blaugrana striker is having his best ever season at the Club after scoring 19 goals and also providing seven assists. On Sunday in Barça's 4-3 win over Real Madrid the man from Valencia created three goals, proving once and for all that he is not just a goalscorer. Eric Garcia leading the way - FC Barcelona Eric Garcia has hit on some tremendous form, and although it's not his usual duty, he's been scoring goals too. No few than five this season. But until Sunday he hadn't scored at the Estadi Olimpic, and what a time to it for the first time. Against Real Madrid in the Clásico, and just days after he also scored in Milan. Football and music both winners - FC Barcelona Beyond the football spectacle this Clásico delivered to the eyes of every Barça fan, over the past weekend both football and music triumphed like never before, leaving us with unforgettable images and milestones. Laporta-Zahavi-Flick meeting for the coach's renewal: agreement until 2027 - Mundo Deportivo The president, the agent, and the coach had dinner Sunday night at the Botafumeiro restaurant and toasted the victory and sealed the continuity of the German coach. Advertisement More good news for Raphinha: his renewal is on track - Mundo Deportivo There is talk of extending his contract initially until 2029, but there are still some loose ends to tie up. Szczesny explains his tears after the Clásico: "It was wonderful" - Mundo Deportivo The Polish goalkeeper couldn't contain his emotion at the end of the match against Real Madrid and didn't hesitate to say that "this Barça team is the best team in the world right now." Barça will play a friendly against Vissel Kobe on July 27 - Mundo Deportivo This is what the Japanese club announced on its official channels to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Henry: "This team can always do it" - Mundo Deportivo The former French striker was one of the VIPs who watched El Clásico at Montjuïc and highlighted Barça's ability to come back from behind against Real Madrid. Advertisement Luis Suárez praises Barça from Miami and pays tribute to two players - Mundo Deportivo The Uruguayan striker has applauded Barça's performances under Hansi Flick. More from
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Barcelona star outlines reasonable demands before agreeing new contract
Barcelona centre-back Eric Garcia is facing a difficult decision about his future, even though the club has already put a contract renewal on the table. According to a report from SPORT, the 24-year-old defender is open to staying at the club, but only if he feels truly valued, especially in financial terms. Advertisement Garcia, whose current deal runs until 2026, has had a roller-coaster ride at Barça but has recently become one of the most vindicated players in the squad. After nearly leaving for Girona in December, his fortunes changed dramatically. Hansi Flick, keen on having a large and flexible squad, convinced the club to keep him. That decision paid off, with Garcia emerging as a reliable and versatile option during the second half of the season. A player rejuvenated Since January, Garcia has grown into an indispensable utility player, adapting seamlessly to several positions, including centre-back, right-back, and even as a pivot in midfield. Advertisement His willingness to slot in wherever needed and his professional attitude have impressed the coaching staff, especially Flick, who sees him as an important figure in the dressing room. Eric Garcia has a renewal on the table. (Photo by) Despite knowing that he may not be a guaranteed starter in a squad full of elite competition, Garcia is said to be comfortable with his role, as long as his contribution is recognised and rewarded. His form and attitude have attracted attention from elsewhere too. Como remain interested, and even a major Bundesliga club has reportedly enquired about him. Barcelona are keen on extension Barça's sporting department wants to avoid a scenario where players enter the preseason with just one year left on their contract. Advertisement As such, there is a push to finalise an agreement soon. Garcia, however, is holding out for a long-term deal that comes with a significant salary increase, which is where the negotiations currently stall. Adding another layer to the complexity is Barça's transfer strategy this summer. The club is prioritising the signing of a full-back and also has Jonathan Tah on their radar as a central defensive reinforcement. This inevitably raises questions about future playing time and how Garcia fits into that picture. Ultimately, Flick's opinion could be decisive. The coach values Garcia's tactical intelligence, discipline, and adaptability, and he wants Garcia in the squad going forward, which could weigh heavily in the final decision.
Forbes
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
FC Barcelona Star Kounde Has To Deny Post-Clasico Accusations
FC Barcelona star Jules Kounde used his social media account on X to deny accusations that he ... More partied after his team's 4-3 win over Real Madrid in El Clasico at the weekend. FC Barcelona star Jules Kounde used his social media account on X to deny accusations that he partied after his team's 4-3 win over Real Madrid in El Clasico at the weekend. The Frenchman is a modern day hero among Culers for his extra time exploits in the Copa del Rey final last month. With the score tied 2-2 against Madrid, the right back cut out a Luka Modric pass meant for Brahim Diaz on the edge of the Los Blancos box, and fired a 116th minute winner past Thibaut Courtois which sent the Barca bench and fans in the stadium in Sevilla into raptures. Unfortunately for Kounde and his team, he has been unavailable as of late which meant he could play no part in last week's painful Champions League semifinal second leg exit to Inter Milan at the San Siro. Eric Garcia has been doing a fine job in his place, though, and scored not only in the Italian fashion capital but also in Montjuic. Both goals were his side's first goal when they had gone 2-0 down and started launching a comeback. And while Inter came back to win 4-3 in the UCL, it was Barca that took home the spoils against by trailing through a Kylian Mbappe brace in under a quarter of an hour yet leading 4-2 by half time to seal a 4-3 triumph at full time. That was cause for celebration, with Barca now seven points clear of its rival at the La Liga summit and now highly likely to lift a domestic treble that can be sealed if it beats Espanyol away on Thursday. The partnership between Barca, its sponsor Spotify and Travis Scott on Clasico weekend has been well documented. While the American rapper's Cactus Jack logo featured on the iconic Blaugrana jersey for the match, Scott was also seen in the stands cheering Barca on and also met several players at full time. According to Mundo Deportivo reporter Roger Torrelo, a group of Barca stars went to an afterparty after Scott played a show at the Opium nightclub on Sunday night. Torrelo listed them as Pedri, Ferran Torres, Gavi, Marc Casadó, Héctor Fort and Kounde, but the latter used Twitter to deny his presence. 'Another lie… I wasn't anywhere close to this place. This is not journalism. Do better,' Kounde demanded, while tagging Torrelo and MD. 'I'm sorry for the mistake, Jules. There was a mix-up about your presence at the Nike event, where Travis Scott was also present. Apologies, and congratulations on your season and the titles,' Torrelo then replied himself. On Thursday, Kounde will still not be fit enough to play for FC Barcelona against Espanyol.
New Indian Express
11-05-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Barca edge Real Madrid in thriller to move to brink of La Liga title
BARCELONA: Barcelona mounted a spectacular comeback to beat Real Madrid 4-3 on Sunday and move to the brink of the La Liga title. Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick for Los Blancos but Raphinha's double and goals from Lamine Yamal and Eric Garcia gave Barcelona a seven-point lead on reigning champions Madrid with three matches remaining. Hansi Flick's side were knocked out of the Champions League in the semi-finals by Inter Milan on Tuesday and risked their season collapsing if they were beaten by Madrid, but they resisted after Mbappe's early brace. Barcelona battled back to claim a fourth Clasico victory from four meetings this season, showing their dominance over Carlo Ancelotti's side. Real Madrid had made the perfect start to what is expected to be the Italian coach's final Clasico at the helm. Mbappe earned a penalty when he was scythed down by Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, although the Catalans complained in vein the French forward was offside in the build-up. The striker beat Szczesny, who dived the right way and got his fingers to it, but could not keep it out. In the 14th minute Mbappe doubled Madrid's advantage with a lethal finish after Vinicius Junior played him through, with Barcelona complaining again about a perceived foul on Yamal earlier in the move. It was his 26th La Liga strike, taking him past Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski on 25 at the top of the scoring charts, and his 38th of the season across all competitions, beating Ivan Zamorano's club record of 37 in a first season with Los Blancos. Just as they have done on so many occasions this season, Flick's spirited young Barcelona fought their way back in front with a stirring comeback. Thibaut Courtois tipped Gerard Martin's drive over, and from the corner Eric Garcia headed home Ferran Torres' flick-on. Torres flicked wide from close range with an improvised effort and Fede Valverde was booked for a crunching tackle on whirlwind teenager Yamal. Madrid could not stop the 17-year-old star from levelling with a cultured bending effort beyond Courtois after Torres laid the ball off to him in the box.
