FC Barcelona has entered the summer transfer window with a clear ambition: to restore the club's European stature after an encouraging first season under Hansi Flick. Several moves have already been made official, starting with the arrival of goalkeeper Joan Garcia from Espanyol, a strategic signing to strengthen competition for the goalkeeper position. In terms of departures, Barça has confirmed the permanent transfers of Ansu Fati, Clément Lenglet, and Álex Valle, decisions that reduce the wage bill and make room in a squad that is undergoing reconstruction. The Catalan club aims to build a more competitive and cohesive team, capable of competing with Europe's best teams this season.
Among the major projects still underway, the Nico Williams deal is a priority for the Blaugrana management. The Athletic Club winger is very popular with Flick, who sees him as an explosive player capable of boosting Barcelona's attack. While negotiations are progressing, they remain conditional on the club's financial situation, which is still closely monitored. Meanwhile, numerous rumors are circulating about possible arrivals, some very ambitious, such as that of Marcus Rashford, whose future at Manchester United remains unclear, or Roony Bardghji, a young Swedish talent from Copenhagen who is expected to be finalized. Barça is busy behind the scenes, between confirmed leads and speculation, with the goal of building a squad capable of remaining at the top of La Liga and returning to the Champions League.
They are not for sale
FC Barcelona enters the summer transfer window with several internal issues to deal with, including those of Fermín López and Eric Garcia. While rumors of their departures have circulated in recent weeks, Barça coach Hansi Flick has been adamant: the two players are an integral part of his project and will not leave the club this summer, according to information from the Catalan newspaper Sport . Fermín, a revelation last season with 46 games played, 8 goals and 10 assists, has attracted interest from numerous European clubs, as well as a significant offer from Saudi Arabia. But the Andalusian midfielder, attached to his youth club, has refused to enter into negotiations. Aware of the progress he has made – notably his loan spell at Linares and his breakthrough during a decisive summer tour – Fermín wants to continue to establish himself in Catalonia, encouraged by the total confidence placed in him by Flick, who has expressly asked the club not to listen to any offers for him.
For his part, Eric Garcia, under contract until 2026, hopes to extend his adventure with the Blaugrana. The versatile defender made himself indispensable at the end of last season, playing effectively as a center, defensive midfielder, and even right-back, notably scoring a key goal against Real Madrid at the Montjuïc stadium. Despite an offer from Girona to extend his loan, Flick blocked his departure twice, first last summer and then during the winter transfer window, preferring to focus on his versatility and exemplary mindset. The German coach particularly appreciates Eric's commitment, both on and off the pitch, and is now actively campaigning for a rapid contract extension. Flick's message to the sporting board is clear: neither Fermín nor Eric are on the market, and both players embody the DNA of the team he wants to build. In an economic climate where every sale could ease the club's finances, the decision to retain Fermín and Eric underscores Flick's commitment to stability and sporting merit. Now all that remains is to formalize Eric Garcia's contract extension, to solidify these decisions and ensure Barça has a solid foundation for the coming season.
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