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Garcia confirms 'brave' Barcelona move while aiming Man Utd pop at Pique

The 20-year-old defender is returning to Catalan roots from Manchester City, but is eager to avoid comparisons to current Camp Nou stars

Eric Garcia has confirmed that he is making a "brave" return to Barcelona from Manchester City, but the talented 20-year-old is eager to avoid any comparisons with current Blaugrana star Gerard Pique.

Four years on from leaving Catalunya for England, the highly rated centre-half is preparing to retrace his steps after reaching the end of his contract at the Etihad Stadium.

Such a switch had been mooted for some time, with Goal able to confirm in early May that an agreement had been reached, and Garcia is convinced that the right career call is being made.