Barcelona Set to Hand Hansi Flick Favourite Eric Garcia New Five-year Deal

Barcelona Set to Hand Hansi Flick Favourite Eric Garcia New Five-year Deal

Barcelona are ready to reward Eric Garcia with a new five-year contract, with head coach Hansi Flick viewing the defender as one of his key players.

The 24-year-old played 45 games across all competitions for Barcelona last season and has started their first three La Liga matches so far.

Barcelona came close to selling him before Flick took charge, but the German now sees the centre back as a key player.

According to Spanish outlet Sport, the La Liga champions have decided to reward his fine form with a new five-year contract.

The club were planning on doing so in the spring, but their ongoing financial issues forced them to delay talks with Garcia.