Flick blocked Eric García’s transfer to Girona in January

Girona reignited their interest in Eric García after failing to sign him permanently last summer despite a successful loan spell in the previous season.

Details. However, Girona once again missed out on the opportunity to sign the defender. According to the club’s sporting director Quique Cárcel, Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick personally blocked the deal, as reported by Relevo.

Quote. "Last summer, I already said that we love Eric García. We tried to sign him again in the winter, but he is playing at a good level for Barcelona, and they decided not to let him go.

He is a Barcelona player, they are counting on him, and they made him feel important for the team. At one point, he also wanted to make the move, we talked about it, but Hansi Flick said no. And that’s completely normal," Cárcel said.

Reminder. Recently, the media revealed an unusual clause in Robert Lewandowski’s contract with Barcelona.