Barcelona are hoping to sign Eric Garcia from Manchester City this summer. The Catalan giants are hoping to strengthen their squad as the new era under Ronald Koeman begins, which will included Lionel Messi for at least one more full season.
Club president Josep Maria Bartomeu refused to allow Messi the right to leave the club for free earlier this month, arguing that the clause in the player’s contract expired back in June.City had been the huge favourites to secure the signature of Messi has he been able to leave Spain, thanks in part to his good relationship with former manager Pep Guardiola.
Although the Premier League runners-up may have been left disappointed by the aforementioned stance, they find themselves in a difficult position.
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