Eric Garcia: Barca Bound

Looks like this one is about to happen. Good sources in Spain reporting that talks are already underway between Garcia's people and FCB. I'm not sure if he will sign in the January window or if it will be a free in the summer though. As a Barca fan, what can I expect?? My City mate tells me he's not all that, not imposing enough to his opponent for example but the fact Pep wanted him to stay is a good thing surely?? It's looking like a long term plan with him, as Pique is getting on and Barca have a few decent young centre backs already at the club, such as Araujo (this guy will be world class) and Mingueza.