Fran García has re-signed with Real Madrid. The left back makes the switch from Rayo Vallecano to Los Blancos.
Real Madrid brings left back to Bernabéu after three years
Fran García went the opposite way three years ago, but the 23-year-old defender has developed so well at Rayo Vallecano that Real Madrid exercised the option to buy him back. At the time, he was sold by the Madrilenians for two million euros. The fourteen-time Champions League winner now brings the left back back for five million euros.
It has been known for some time that Real Madrid was looking for a left back due to the frequent absence of Ferland Mendy. The 28-year-old Frenchman came to eighteen games in the shirt of Real Madrid last season due to injuries Fran García, on the other hand, came in 38 league games for Vallecano. With the club from the Vallecas district, the wing defender finished eleventh in La Liga last season.
Fran García is Real Madrid’s second signing this week. Earlier, Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund) was captured. On the other hand, the departure of Karim Benzema.
In addition to bringing back an old acquaintance for the left flank, Real Madrid are also frequently linked with a former player for the position of right-back. Achraf Hakimi also has to return to the Bernabéu after wanderings at Borussia Dortmund, Internazionale and Paris Saint-Germain.
Real gives Milan loanee a new chance after transfer-free departure Asensio
Real Madrid have extended Brahim Díaz’s contract. After his rental period at AC Milan, the 23-year-old playmaker gets a new chance in the first team, where he is seen as the successor to Marco Asensio.
Asensio recently decided not to renew his expiring contract and faces a transfer-free transfer to Paris Saint-Germain. Real does not have to enter the transfer market to absorb the departure of the Spanish international. Spanish media already reported that Díaz would get a place in the selection of coach Carlo Ancelotti again after his good performance at Milan, with which he became champion of Italy last year.
The former Manchester City talent already made 21 appearances in his first year and a half at Real, but was rented out to Milan in 2020 to play more. In San Siro, the technically gifted left foot has grown into a valued force over the past three seasons. Now Real has decided to bring back the single international and to break open his contract until mid-2027.
For Milan, the return of Díaz to Madrid means a loss. Last season, the attacking midfielder was good for seven goals and eight assists. The Rossoneri reportedly wanted to sign him permanently, but now have to look for a replacement. The name of Christian Pulisic sings around in the corridors. The American wing attacker can leave Chelsea with a good offer.
