OFFICIAL: FC Barcelona signs Eric Garcia from Manchester City

Eric Garcia signs a five-year deal with the Catalan giants.

The 20-year old defender has spent the last four years of his career at Manchester City who was limited to 12 matches in all competitions during the 2020-21 season due to injuries and illness.

He featured in 35 games across all competitions during his three seasons in City’s senior team squad.

Eric Garcia will join the club on a free transfer when his contract with City expires at the end of this month.

The young defender who began his career at La Masia academy has returned to Camp Nou on a long-term deal.

Barcelona wrote in a statement: “FC Barcelona and Eric Garcia have reached an agreement for the player to join the club from July 1, once his contract with Manchester City is at an end.

“The player will sign a contract until the end of the 2025-26 season and his buy-out clause is set at €400 million (£344m/$489m).”

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