Eric Garcia to Barcelona

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FCBarca said:
What exactly are you suggesting 'has come out' in the last 48 hrs? That Eric made a decision to leave or that he told Pep finally? He has rebuffed contract extensions since end of last year so no question it takes two to tango, similarly Txiki et al understood both what happens to an expiring contract for a player much less a Catalan cantera kid desiring a return home

The only thing that came out is Pep answering the question - he could've just as easily said he will talk about transfers at the end of CL. Pep never does anything without thinking it through, if nothing else he took the opportunity to contain the story which had been building for months

And indeed there is something to be gained by Puyol & Garcia to leak to Domenech his interest to return. I have repeatedly stated this, a cantera player that leaves on their own volition when they were prioritized must be proactive for any return to be possible, hence the leak. Prior to that all anyone knew was the player had stalled on extending, there were no links for a Barca return until the leak. It was clever from Puyol & Garcia, plus they used an extremely reputable source in Domenech - it applied pressure on the board. Even initially there was speculation that the board were not interested or at best were going to only give the illusion of his pursuit to appease a base that have grown tired of this shite board

The leak was to show interest in returning should the board prioritize him, local papers did not react for weeks after. It built momentum until a response was warranted but absolutely baseless that somehow Barca unsettled the player or engaged in anything unprofessional.
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Peps been playing the kid for one reason he believes in him and believed he was staying. He won’t be playing tomorrow because in the last 48 hours something Has changed.
 
FCBarca said:
What exactly are you suggesting 'has come out' in the last 48 hrs? That Eric made a decision to leave or that he told Pep finally? He has rebuffed contract extensions since end of last year so no question it takes two to tango, similarly Txiki et al understood both what happens to an expiring contract for a player much less a Catalan cantera kid desiring a return home

The only thing that came out is Pep answering the question - he could've just as easily said he will talk about transfers at the end of CL. Pep never does anything without thinking it through, if nothing else he took the opportunity to contain the story which had been building for months

And indeed there is something to be gained by Puyol & Garcia to leak to Domenech his interest to return. I have repeatedly stated this, a cantera player that leaves on their own volition when they were prioritized must be proactive for any return to be possible, hence the leak. Prior to that all anyone knew was the player had stalled on extending, there were no links for a Barca return until the leak. It was clever from Puyol & Garcia, plus they used an extremely reputable source in Domenech - it applied pressure on the board. Even initially there was speculation that the board were not interested or at best were going to only give the illusion of his pursuit to appease a base that have grown tired of this shite board

The leak was to show interest in returning should the board prioritize him, local papers did not react for weeks after. It built momentum until a response was warranted but absolutely baseless that somehow Barca unsettled the player or engaged in anything unprofessional.
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We don’t really care that much. Our academy is making money - & Barca are contributing.
 
I thought he had a lot of potential until I saw him look like a snail against Mane and Aubameyang. Also torn to shreds by an unknown Bournemouth player recently.

He’s not a good 1v1 defender.

Brilliant business from us, genuinely happy for this sale.

Barca and Real do this all the time, promise the world to youngsters than when they don’t impress, quickly move them on.

good luck to him.

I don’t know who’s in charge of buying players at Barca but they’re clearly delusional, bought Braithwaite in January already planning to move him. Swapping a young talent Arthur for an aging Pjanic. Coutinho, the lists goes on and on.

Now after losing La Liga to Real Madrid they target our 4th choice CB as a defensive reinforcement haha

hilarious really.
 
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I thought he had a lot of potential until I saw him look like a snail against Mane and Aubameyang. Also torn to shreds by an unknown Bournemouth player recently.

He’s not a good 1v1 defender.

Brilliant business from us, genuinely happy for this sale.

Barca and Real do this all the time, promise the world to youngsters than when they don’t impress, quickly move them on.

good luck to him.

I don’t know who’s in charge of buying players at Barca but they’re clearly delusional, bought Braithwaite in January already planning to move him. Swapping a young talent Arthur for an aging Pjanic. Coutinho, the lists goes on and on.

Now after losing La Liga to Real Madrid they target our 4th choice CB as a defensive reinforcement haha

hilarious really.
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Perhaps Barca will be our Steve Bruce.
 
waspish said:
Peps been playing the kid for one reason he believes in him and believed he was staying. He won’t be playing tomorrow because in the last 48 hours something Has changed.
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How do we know Pep wasn’t just playing him to try to convince him to extend, to lull him into a feeling that he is more important than he actually is? Maybe that was the reality and Garcia looked at our obvious transfer intentions and realised he’s 4th choice at best next season. Garcia suddenly playing out of nowhere seems to align more with that theory than Pep suddenly gaining more trust in him. I think it was part of an effort to get him to extend. Which Garcia, being an intelligent kid, clearly didn’t fall for. Barca could be selling him a pipe dream though, but that’s the decision he’s taken.
 
I don't understand computers but had Google privacy notice about an attack on my account on here. Obviously Jürgen Klopp but would advise turning phones on and off.
 
Mr Ed (The Stables) said:
If Garcia stays until next season and then leaves, would we not get a fee set by a tribunal. Similar to the dippers having to pay £6.5m for Danny Ings from Burnley in 2015. Or am I barking up the wrong tree.
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Good point. Depends on if he is on a professional contract or not.
 
Colin Bells Boots said:
Fucking hell can't you ever shut up with your " informed " fanboy drivel ?

Nobody gives a fuck you pathetic twat.
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Easy said:
I thought he had a lot of potential until I saw him look like a snail against Mane and Aubameyang. Also torn to shreds by an unknown Bournemouth player recently.

He’s not a good 1v1 defender.

Brilliant business from us, genuinely happy for this sale.

Barca and Real do this all the time, promise the world to youngsters than when they don’t impress, quickly move them on.

good luck to him.

I don’t know who’s in charge of buying players at Barca but they’re clearly delusional, bought Braithwaite in January already planning to move him. Swapping a young talent Arthur for an aging Pjanic. Coutinho, the lists goes on and on.

Now after losing La Liga to Real Madrid they target our 4th choice CB as a defensive reinforcement haha

hilarious really.
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Strange that Guardiola persisted in playing him, then, and strange that the club is reportedly furious to be losing him. This is evidently a painful loss for the club and Guardiola, who has invested so much of his own time in encouraging and nurturing him. They recognised his potential and wanted him to fulfill it here.

As you yourself stated in the player’s performance thread:

“Eric is already better than both Otamendi and Stones.” and “A couple years learning from Laporte and hopefully Koulibaly then he’ll be top top class.” ;-)
 
Tricky_Trev said:
How do we know Pep wasn’t just playing him to try to convince him to extend, to lull him into a feeling that he is more important than he actually is? Maybe that was the reality and Garcia looked at our obvious transfer intentions and realised he’s 4th choice at best next season. Garcia suddenly playing out of nowhere seems to align more with that theory than Pep suddenly gaining more trust in him. I think it was part of an effort to get him to extend. Which Garcia, being an intelligent kid, clearly didn’t fall for. Barca could be selling him a pipe dream though, but that’s the decision he’s taken.
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My thoughts too that he saw our shopping list for this window and thought he would struggle for games next season. I don't blame the lad one bit and hope it works out for him
 
Not sure I saw him as a Centre back long term but more as a defensive midfielder, but either way he was a player with great technical ability and from what has been written about him a desire to learn.

Shame to see him leave as he was clearly highly rated by Pep and could arguably put us in a poorer negotiating position with Napoli. Not relevant to Garcia, particularly, but I do wonder why we don't include the optional one year extension in contracts.
 
domalino said:
A sell on would be pointless.

You add sell ons when you sell to Leicester or Dortmund, stepping stones where a player could get a massive transfer from.

There's not much point adding them to Barca because they don't sell anyone (especially not academy kids) if they're worth enough for the sell-on to be worthwhile.

I'm sure there will be add-ons, I expect it will be appearances and trophy based.
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They sell their flops, most recently d.suarez to arsenal, we got 3m out of that. all counts.
 
tolmie's hairdoo said:
I'd been told so and Transfermarkt, usually very reliable on such, also stated such. Link was posted on here I think?

It would also seem strange Barca are willing to negotiate a decent fee with us if they can pick him up for nowt next year, considering how skint they are.
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It is a bit of political move, next year won't count for much. Besides, they may need to pay next year anyway, if he is an acedemy player, they don't go out free, a tribunal sets a sum.
 
Is it really reasonable to expect Koulibaly plus Garcias replacement during this window?
Would mean we’ve replaced 75% of our centrebacks within month.
 
Fuck him. If he doesn’t want to play for City, we’re better off without him.

I’m very disappointed he’s not prepared to sign a contract extension, but if we can receive close to £30 million for him, I’d be delighted.
 
Vienna_70 said:
Fuck him. If he doesn’t want to play for City, we’re better off without him.

I’m very disappointed he’s not prepared to sign a contract extension, but if we can receive close to £30 million for him, I’d be delighted.
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We’ll be likely settling for 10m now with a litany of improbable add ons that might, just might, eventually amount to 20m, but only in about 2035. Tis the way of such contracts. :-(
 
Tricky_Trev said:
How do we know Pep wasn’t just playing him to try to convince him to extend, to lull him into a feeling that he is more important than he actually is? Maybe that was the reality and Garcia looked at our obvious transfer intentions and realised he’s 4th choice at best next season. Garcia suddenly playing out of nowhere seems to align more with that theory than Pep suddenly gaining more trust in him. I think it was part of an effort to get him to extend. Which Garcia, being an intelligent kid, clearly didn’t fall for. Barca could be selling him a pipe dream though, but that’s the decision he’s taken.
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Pep don’t play games you should know that he is a straight shooter!

If Barcelona wants to lie to the kid telling him he is going to start the kids naive.
 
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