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As much as Barcelona’s finances continue to be a thorn in the side, the Catalan giants will be on the lookout for new signings this summer.
Not only are Barcelona aware of the fact that they must raise the level of the squad; but new arrivals will also potentially help Barça convince Xavi to stay put.
And Girona’s Aleix Garcia remains an exciting market opportunity. He was tipped to join the club last winter, but due to financial complications, the move failed to materialize.
Barcelona like Aleix Garcia for three reasons
Heading into the summer transfer window, Barcelona have revived their interest in the Spanish midfielder and are expected to make a more concrete effort to sign him.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona values Garcia for three primary reasons, which are his talent, price, and age.
Garcia thrives as a versatile operator, capable of seamlessly slotting in any of the three or four midfield positions.
Aleix Garcia is rated highly at Barcelona. (Photo by Rafa Babot/Getty Images)With injuries to Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, and Gavi this season, Garcia could have softened the blow of Barcelona’s injury crisis.
Moreover, at the age of 26, the Spaniard is considered to be in his prime years. Barcelona would not have to run the risk of acquiring a declining asset with his recruitment.
Finally, Aleix Garcia is a bargain hunter’s dream, as his reported fee of €14-15 million, which Barcelona are confident of paying, would not take a huge toll on the Blaugranes‘ finances.
Could be involved in a swap deal
The report further adds that it cannot be ruled out that Aleix Garcia enters a swap deal with Eric Garcia, who is one of Barcelona’s loanees at Girona.
Many other players can enter the fray, though, such as Pablo Torre, Oriol Romeu, Pau Victor, and Mikayil Faye, which could help lower Garcia’s price.
Time will tell how Barcelona opts to carry out the operation, but the club’s interest in Garcia appears to be gaining ground.
