We have officially triggered the buyback clause for Fran Garcia for 5 million! He started in the Madrid youth teams when he was 14 years old. Now he returns after being selected as player of the season for Rayo Vallecano!
Finally a LB who can help Vini in the left side and knows how to attack. I hope Carlo will use him as a starter and shift back Camavinga to the Midfield
i like what I see of him, but not sure if he will be our starter. Davis is a serious target, I think and Mendy will be sold.
Look solid, and that's great cause we can't rely on Mendy anymore. I'd like him to bomb the left side with RB Nacho shifting to CB with Militao and Alaba/Rudiger.
I just had a look and he will be 24 going into next season. Not that young, which surprised me. Not to say I’m not happy with this signing, I think it’s great, I love Castilla players coming back and making up the squad. And maybe he will even become great enough to be our left sided Carvajal.
To add, I am confident with Fran and Mendy as our starting LB’s and then if the club is desperate for Davies for some reason, go for him next summer. No rush this summer.
Let's go Fran! Even more pace on the left...and above all attacking acumen. Fran will allow Vini to cut inside even better for more shooting opportunities. Let's hope Vini got his own Marcelo here. Vamos
No player in Europe’s T5 league’s completed more carries in the final 3rd than Fran Garcia this season! 🇪🇸⚡️ pic.twitter.com/qL1gjOF9fy— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) June 9, 2023
Great progress from kid after leaving Castilla...Shows that we got good academy , but they just cant get chance in our first team... Now time to bring Hakimi back home or talk with Xabi for Frimpong!
Very happy we’ve brought him back. One of the best if not the best LB in the league. I would say for the last 2 years. He’s so dynamic and quick and takes up great offensive positions. He needs to be the starter, I am more than happy with Mendy backing up the LB position for when Fran needs rest. Mendy used to be great defensively. Maybe he can regain that form. Great combo to have. With our RB not really a position of strength we need the LB to contribute offensively. Having said that, we should temper our expectations a little. I am noticing that people think he is a Marcelo regen or something. He still has a lot to prove. Let’s give him time and confidence.
Yes, it's already updated on the website with Rodrygo taking 11 as well. https://www.realmadrid.com/futbol/plantilla
🚨🇪🇸 Official: Fran Garcia called-up to Spain NT for upcoming matches. pic.twitter.com/bzvByMuQD2— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) June 12, 2023 Fran Garcia had his presentation today with Madrid and immediately after gets called up to the Spanish national team where he has yet to make his debut Why wasn't he called throughout this season
I've been annoyed for a while as a follower of the Spanish NT because he deserve a call up a while ago.
Always cool to see a former Canterano return to the first team. Hopefully he is given ample playing time and takes advantage of it. Best of luck to Fran!