The defender was close to being sold to the Serie A outfit in the January 2025 transfer window.
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Ultimately, Garcia stayed with Barcelona and he has now confirmed the reports.
"There was a time when I seemed set to change to Como, but the match against Benfica changed it all.
"In retrospect, I can say it was the best decision to stay," he told Sport.
n retrospect, I can say it was the best decision to stay, he tells Diario Sport.
Barcelona won the mentioned Champions League match against Benfica 5-4, with Garcia scoring. Since then, he has become a first-choice for coach Hansi Flick.