Barcelona confirm transfer decision on in-demand defender

Barcelona's pursuit of Marcus Rashford hinges on offloading a player, but potential departures remain uncertain. Ansu Fati and Eric García are the main candidates, though both situations are complex.

The club prefers Fati to leave, but the 22-year-old attacker, who has seen limited playing time, is determined to stay.

Meanwhile, 24-year-old defender Eric García, despite being down the pecking order, recently impressed with a key performance against Benfica.

Barcelona has decided García will stay through the winter transfer window, with his future to be reassessed at season's end.

This decision frustrates interested clubs like Girona and Como, who had hoped to sign him mid-season. With García’s contract expiring in 2025, Barcelona may look to cash in during the summer transfer window.