Arsenal to bid €6 million for Barcelona star. According to El Nacional, Arsenal has made a €6 million offer for Barcelona defender Eric Garcia. However, it is said that the Blaugrana are seeking a sum of €20 million for the Spaniard.
Arsenal are eager to bolster their defense in the offseason. Additionally, they have been connected to a relocation for Jurien Timber. Another player-manager Mikel Arteta is considering is Garcia.
Garcia was expected to succeed Gerard Pique at Barcelona. The defender, though, has not appeared frequently. Additionally, when given the chance to play, he has not impressed.
This past season, Garcia made 32 appearances for the Blaugrana, contributing to their 18 clean sheets across all competitions. However, Jules Kounde and Ronald Araujo are already on Xavi’s team, while Inigo Martinez is on his way.
Garcia might perhaps see even less action in the 2023–24 season. The former Manchester City star would have a fantastic opportunity to revitalize his Premier League career with a move to Arsenal.
As part of their preseason, Arsenal will play Barcelona:
On July 26 in Los Angeles, Arsenal will face off against Barcelona. Even though it’s a preseason game, the matchup is predicted to be exciting. According to the Gunners website, Edu commented on the game as follows:
“Mikel and our men’s first-team players have another fantastic opportunity to get ready for the thrilling new season with our match versus Barcelona in Los Angeles. We’re extremely proud to be participating in what will be a very special event for everyone at our club by playing at the incredible SoFi Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Rams.”
He added:
“We’re excited to greet all of our devoted fans in Los Angeles for yet another excellent match during our July trip to the United States.”
The two teams have engaged in several exciting games on the European stage over the years. Although there won’t be much on the line in the preseason game, Xavi and Arteta will get a chance to put their teams to the test.
Both Spanish managers have done an outstanding job of leading their teams. The Gunners placed second in the Premier League last season, while Barca won La Liga. The two teams will also play in the UEFA Champions League the following year.
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