Barcelona defensive duo have no intentions to leave the club

FC Barcelona’s targets in the summer transfer window exemplify their high ambitions for next season.

However, sales are deemed essential for the club to stay in line with their financial resources, putting the future of many fringe players up in the air.

Speculation from the media has prominently featured names like Inigo Martinez and Eric Garcia.

Considering Barcelona’s depth in the center-back department as well as the duo’s rank in the pecking order, talk of them hitting the exit door has been doing the rounds.

Inigo Martinez digs his heels

Indeed, according to Mundo Deportivo, Inigo Martinez has no plans to leave and is focused on continuing with the team, even though he is not yet officially registered.

The 33-year-old has one year left on his contract, with an option for another, and he intends to honor it.

Despite offers from his former team Athletic Club, Martinez remains optimistic about being registered eventually.

After all, he was one of Barça’s key performers last season. Ronald Araujo’s long-term injury also boosts the Spaniard’s hopes for more playing time.

Reports have also mentioned that Hansi Flick values the experienced defender’s leadership qualities and views him as a reference for the younger players.

Eric Garcia follows suit

Eric Garcia does not wish to leave. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Moreover, the report states that Eric Garcia is unfazed by the rumors and remains committed to staying with the Catalan giants.

Despite interest from Girona, he has no intention of leaving and is determined to continue his career at Barcelona.

The Spanish centre-back enjoyed a solid loan spell at Girona, where he helped his side solidify a third-place position in La Liga.

As such, Girona’s interest in reuniting with Garcia makes sense. Still, aiming to pick up where he left off, Garcia looks forward to thriving at his boyhood club, Barcelona.

The upcoming pre-season will be crucial for both players as they look to capitalize on every opportunity to prove themselves.