Eric Garcia to Barcelona

[Mancity1980]

I’m not sure why Garcia is not signing a new contract but I think he suspects City will bring in 1 or 2 new CBs which could really limit his game time, especially if someone like Koulibaly comes in. Him and Laporte injury-free and Garcia would only get cup games and a few league games.

I hope he stays though because Eric is a very gifted defender. Having someone like him as a 3rd or even 4th choice is a luxury.

Koulibaly will be 30 if we get him, we play to win every tournament and thus have many games to give him game time and buildup to an eventual regular slot in a world class team. So I think he will be better off staying and developing under Pep, however I do think he will go because the rumours seem very telling.

 

[skyblues]

Koulibaly will be 30 if we get him, we play to win every tournament and thus have many games to give him game time and buildup to an eventual regular slot in a world class team. So I think he will be better off staying and developing under Pep, however I do think he will go because the rumours seem very telling.

It would be a d*mn shame if he left. We need more defenders of his calibre and less of Stones/Otamendi. Wouldn’t be surprised to see us going after a third CB next summer after signing Koulibaly and Alé this window, if he decides to leave then.

 

[Txiki Txiki Bang Bang]

It would be a d*mn shame if he left. We need more defenders of his calibre and less of Stones/Otamendi. Wouldn’t be surprised to see us going after a third CB next summer after signing Koulibaly and Alé this window, if he decides to leave then.

What Calibre? I am confused, are we talKing about Kompany, Ramos or Maldini? Looks like some of us are getting carried away here.

 

[skyblues]

What Calibre? I am confused, are we talKing about Kompany, Ramos or Maldini? Looks like some of us are getting carried away here.

Garcia is our second best CB behind Laporte. We need more of his calibre and less of that other stuff :)

 

[Txiki Txiki Bang Bang]

Garcia is our second best CB behind Laporte. We need more of his calibre and less of that other stuff :)

I don't know about that mate. I mean there's dinho, not his natural position but still better than Garcia, and then there's THB who I think is probably a better fit at CB. I am just saying lets not get carried away, he's ok but the hype can get crazy sometimes.

 

[BamberBridgeBlue]

Whilst I like Garcia as a player who shows potential, I can’t help thinking both Barcelona and the player himself are clutching at straws here. Garcia has been eased into a team where league games have had little riding on them with opposition teams at the lower end of the table. I don’t think anybody has really got at him yet, and he hasn’t experienced his inevitable bad game or dip in form to test him mentally. He’s a way from being a finished article. Whilst I’d be happy for him to stay and continue developing, if he wants to return to Barcelona and Barcelona believe they are getting world class player, then so be it.

I’m not saying he’d be a better player at City, I just think his chances of becoming a top class player are enhanced by staying for at least another 2-3 seasons. Seems silly on Barca’s part. If they know he’ll come running if they click their fingers I’d bide my time. He can run a contract down.

 

[Larry Stranger]

I don't know about that mate. I mean there's dinho, not his natural position but still better than Garcia, and then there's THB who I think is probably a better fit at CB. I am just saying lets not get carried away, he's ok but the hype can get crazy sometimes.

Garcia is better at the moment then both of them. Dinho isn't a natural CB to begin with, but since Garcia has been playing there since he was a kid. TBH is still young and needs time to develop. A big factor why Pep is picking Garcia above all the others is because how good he is with his feel. People may not think this is not a big deal, but when you can move the ball quicker, you start the attack quicker. He can distribute the ball better into midfield and out on the wings. Of course you will need to defend and he isn't perfect, but keeping the ball means less defending overall.

 

[Mancity1980]

Garcia is better at the moment then both of them. Dinho isn't a natural CB to begin with, but since Garcia has been playing there since he was a kid. TBH is still young and needs time to develop. A big factor why Pep is picking Garcia above all the others is because how good he is with his feel. People may not think this is not a big deal, but when you can move the ball quicker, you start the attack quicker. He can distribute the ball better into midfield and out on the wings. Of course you will need to defend and he isn't perfect, but keeping the ball means less defending overall.

I didn’t realise Pep judged players by how good they feel, I am not sure that should be allowed...:)

 

[Ezzy]

I didn’t realise Pep judged players by how good they feel, I am not sure that should be allowed...:)

"Garcia's first touch and caress, especially on a bald round surface feels heavenly"

-Sources close to the Etihad can confirm.

 

[BongoBlue]

"Garcia's first touch and caress, especially on a bald round surface feels heavenly"

-Sources close to the Etihad can confirm.