Eric's transfer to Girona has been a topic of discussion since the beginning of the week, and it gained significant momentum in the past few days. The player was explicit about his desire to secure regular first-team action, a sentiment he conveyed to manager Xavi Hernández.
Furthermore, another factor contributing to Eric's departure, as revealed by several reports from Catalan media, is Manchester City's request for his loan. This request emerged as part of negotiations between Manchester City and Barcelona regarding João Cancelo. Notably, the City Football Group, which owns Girona, was involved in this arrangement. Since Manchester City couldn't secure the permanent sale they desired for Cancelo, they proposed Eric's loan to Girona as a way to enhance the deal from their perspective.
This situation does leave Barcelona with a shortage of defensive options, particularly given concerns about the fitness of Andreas Christensen and Ronald Araujo. However, it's worth noting that Eric has faced challenges in delivering consistent performances since his arrival at Barcelona. A full season as a regular starter at Girona could provide him with the opportunity to develop into a more dependable player. This development could prove beneficial for Barcelona if and when he returns to the squad.
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