Eric García with a face of resignation next to Joan Laporta signing some documents

Flick asks for a full-back and Laporta grants it: he's better than Héctor Fort and Eric García

The coach wants reinforcements on the right flank and the president knows what the best option is

Flick has been Barça's salvation and the results achieved this year show that there was no one better than him. The coach arrived in the summer as a personal bet by Laporta, who made the right decision. The board is delighted with how the coach is managing the squad, just like the fans.

Barça is going through a rebuilding phase and all reinforcements that arrive at the club will be welcomed. Unfortunately, for new members to join, others must leave urgently. Flick prefers Eric García over Héctor Fort and is asking for another full-back, so the full-back position in the defense of the team from Barcelona will undergo changes soon.

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Flick's plans with Eric García and Héctor Fort

Eric García hasn't had it easy at Barça and has gone through unpleasant moments; he has had to go out on loan to regain confidence. The defender spent a year at Girona and finally earned his place in Flick's system. The coach has used him at various times during the season and the results have been good.

Meanwhile, Héctor Fort did have opportunities with Xavi Hernández; something he hasn't experienced with Flick, the current coach. The German has preferred other footballers over him and he has spent the year on the bench. In recent days, many rumors have emerged about the possible departure of Héctor, who clearly deserves more opportunities.

It is clear that Eric García is not going to leave, since Flick prefers him over Héctor Fort. Faced with this situation, Laporta has started to take action and already has a star on his radar. Interestingly, the defender the president has in mind is a former Barça player who could arrive for free in a year.

The reinforcement that would leave Héctor Fort and Eric García out of play

Barça is improving a lot financially, but they still can't afford high-cost signings. Laporta has thought of Óscar Mingueza, who doesn't seem likely to renew with Celta, his current team. The defender has had a great year and several teams are already interested in his services.

Barça keeps 50% of Óscar Mingueza's rights and the current clause is 20 million euros. Despite this, Laporta prefers to wait a year and have him arrive at Barça at no cost.