Official: Eric Garcia renews contract with Barcelona until 2031 | OneFootball

FC Barcelona have officially announced that key defender Eric Garcia has signed a new contract with the club.

The 24-year-old versatile star has renewed for five more years, and will be tied down to the Catalan club until 2031.

“FC Barcelona and first-team player Eric Garcia have reached an agreement to extend his contract for five more seasons, until June 30, 2031,” the club statement read.

Praising the defender’s growth and performances, the club added: “With this renewal, FC Barcelona reaffirms its commitment to a player who came through La Masia and serves as a role model for the youth academy 

“His performance, maturity, and dedication have been key factors in extending his contract with the club.”

As already confirmed by Joan Laporta last night, the official signing ceremony of Garcia’s contract will take place next Thursday, December 11, at 1:30 pm, in the Club President’s office, and afterwards the player will speak to the media.

Garcia’s previous deal was set to expire at the end of the season and it had become a priority for the sporting department, led by Deco, to renew his contract at the earliest.

After all, Garcia has firmly established himself as one of the team’s most important and reliable players over the past year. Be it as a centre-back, right-back, or in midfield, the 24-year-old has shone brightly and won the full trust of Hansi Flick.

Now a key player, he has renewed with the club for five more year.

“FC Barcelona celebrates the continuity of Eric Garcia, who will continue to contribute talent, leadership and stability to the Blaugrana sporting project,” the club statement concluded.