TBR Football understands that Eric Garcia has agreed to sign a new contract with FC Barcelona.
Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea have both been informed that he is now off the market as he has agreed terms on a new deal with Barca.
TBR Football previously revealed that Chelsea had been asking about Garcia, and we can also confirm that Spurs enquired in the summer.
Both clubs also asked about him again over recent weeks, given his current deal is due to expire in the summer of 2026.
Exclusive: Eric Garcia agrees new Barcelona deal despite Tottenham and Chelsea interest
Eric Garcia has become a key player under Hansi Flick this season, and he will now put pen to paper on a new deal with Barcelona, sources have told TBR Football’s chief correspondent, Graeme Bailey.
The German head coach seems to have decided that he prefers the Spanish defender over Ronald Araujo, who has been dropped to the bench.
The 24-year-old has started ten of Barca’s 13 matches this season, mostly being paired with fellow countryman, Pau Cubarsi.
The former Manchester City defender’s contract situation saw him generate a fair amount of interest, but now, he is set to renew his deal at the Catalan club.
Speaking about the defender’s situation, Bailey told TBR Football: “At one point in the summer with Garcia’s contract expiring, there was real interest with Chelsea and Spurs both keen.
“He is a class act and has Premier League experience; he ticks a lot of boxes. However, Garcia has since become a big player under Hansi Flick, and he is not going anywhere. I am told in recent weeks, his people have confirmed that a new deal is imminent.”
Thomas Frank wants Tottenham to sign another centre-back in January
Thomas Frank is keen for Tottenham to sign another centre-back in January, given his squad is rather short in those areas.
Away at Newcastle, the Danish manager was forced to use Joao Palhinha in that role, and it was an experiment which didn’t pay off.
Kevin Danso is Spurs’ only back-up option who is fit right now, and with Radu Dragusin expected to leave Tottenham and Luka Vuskovic out on loan, they will need to dip into the January market.
Garcia was one of the players the North London club had been assessing, but they will now need to look elsewhere following his contract decision.