Earlier today, FC Barcelona confirmed that promising La Masia midfielder Aleix Garrido has left the club after spending 13 seasons.
The 21-year-old prospect was the captain of the Barça Atletic this season but could not help them avoid relegation from the RFEF Primera Division.
With Garrido’s contract expiring on June 30, the youngster, who made his first-team debut for Barcelona in 2023 under Xavi Hernandez, decided to move onto a new challenge.
As such, having left Barcelona for free, the La Masia product has signed for Eibar in La Liga 2, penning a three-year contract.
Aleix Garrido opens up after exit
Following his move to Eibar from Barcelona, Garrido has now opened up on what this move means for his career.
“For me, it’s a big change because I’ve been at Barça for many years. It’s the end of a chapter and I’m looking forward to a change of scenery and to experience football much more professionally and to wear this shirt,” Garrido said.
🗣️ Aleix Garrido: “El Eibar es el equipo perfecto para formarme futbolísticamente.”#BetiArmaginak⚔️ pic.twitter.com/VN0NeGOm6R
— SD Eibar (@SDEibar) June 20, 2025
Continuing, the 21-year-old starlet added: “The second division is something I haven’t played in yet and it motivates me a lot to develop myself as a footballer. Eibar is a perfect place.
“I’m happy, I’m happy to join this family. It’s going to be a great year and I’m motivated, I’m keen to get out of my comfort zone.”
Garrido has struggled with several physical issues over the past two seasons, particularly with a metatarsal injury. As such, he saw his chances of breaking into the first team as extremely limited.
In fact, Hansi Flick did not call him up to the first team even once during this campaign, instead turning to younger players like Guille Fernandez, Toni Fernandez, and Unai Hernandez.
The 21-year-old prospect, thus, will be hoping to hit the ground running and live up to his potential after joining Eibar.
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