Barcelona presidential candidate Toni Freixa has defended blocking the January arrival of Manchester City youngster Eric Garcia.
Off contract in June, Garcia is ready to move to Barca immediately – but the deal has been blocked with the election not to be held until January 24.
Freixa reasoned: “Eric Garcia wants to come to Barcelona and that is why he did not renew his contract with his club.
“The best will be to come from June 30, when he will be free.
“It was an act of responsibility to say no now because we had to pay a transfer of 8 or 10 million (euros) and we know the current state of the payroll.”
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