Eric Garcia is happy with his decision to join Girona.

The Barcelona defender signed for Girona on-loan a fortnight ago and had his presentation today.

Girona sports chief Quique Cárcel, the architect of the operation, continues to be surprised by Garcia's arrival.

“For us it is a luxury that he is here. We do not find it normal that an international player, at 22 years old, decides to be here. He will help us a lot in our objectives," he said.

Garcia admits Oriol Romeu urged him to make the move after he left Girona for Barca earlier in the summer.

He said, “I spoke with Oriol Romeu and he spoke very well about Girona. Regarding Europe, we all know that we would like to finish in those positions and we have to take advantage of the moment we are in, but we also have to be aware that in a season there are always ups and downs.

“I have always been lucky enough to play in teams with a similar style of play and I already told the coach that I would help in any way he could because that is the way I like to play

“One of the reasons (to come) is to be able to add minutes. It is important for me to have continuity and the end of last season was difficult for me. I think Girona is the best opportunity I had.

“Yes, it costs (to leave Barca). It was my third season there and it is not easy, but everyone also has to think about their case and it was my turn to play and enjoy. That's why I made the decision."