Hansi Flick Blocked Barcelona's Defender Move To Serie A During Transfer Window

Hansi Flick has revealed that Eric García was close to leaving Barcelona for Serie A side Como, with a €7 million fee agreed upon and travel and medical arrangements already booked. However, Flick intervened, insisting that the defender remain at Barcelona.

The German manager emphasized the importance of García to his plans, despite the near completion of the deal. García, who joined Barcelona from Manchester City in 2021 and spent the previous season on loan at Girona, has shown his versatility and value to the squad under Flick’s tenure.