Who is Manchester City-bound defender Eric Garcia?
The 16-year-old is one of the best players at La Masia
He is already an international at U17 level with Spain
Losing young centre-back Eric Garcia, one of the highest rated players at La Masia, is a big blow for Barcelona.
The 16-year-old's agent has told Pep Segura on Thursday that he will not accept the club's renewal offer and will instead move to City, where he will earn over one million euros throughout the course of a three-year deal.
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Eric Garcia (9/01/2001) took his first touches of the ball with Martorell, but from a young age he was clear that his dream was to play for Barcelona, which is why he went to a trial for the FCB Escola, which he came through, obsiously, without problems.
From there, with the season already underway, the coaches at La Masia felt it convenient that Eric represent the Pre-Benjamin team in various tournaments and ince then his progression has not slowed down.
Year after year, Garcia -- who has been compared on more than one occasion to Gerard Pique -- has become a reference at centre-back, impressing everyone with his leadership, his ability to bring the ball out from the ball, his pace and his aerial ability, despite not being too tall.
Eric is an international at U17 level with Spain and won the European Championships in May, although due to being one of the youngest players on the team his role was testimonial.
His departure, without doubt, is hammerblow to Barça's cantera, which loses one of its great hopes for the future in an unexpected fashion.
