Already courted last summer, Fran García experienced a very complicated end to the winter transfer window at Real Madrid. The Spanish left-back, 26, was hoping to join Bournemouth on loan to get playing time and reunite with his former manager Andoni Iraola. But the Madrid club blocked the operation at the last minute, citing structural reasons and the need not to find themselves understaffed after the departure of Endrick in January. According to The Athleticthis decision deeply affected the player, who trained away from the group, not feeling able to fully participate in the collective session.
The situation of Fran García reflects his downgrading within the Merengue squad, now considered fourth choice at the left-back position behind Álvaro Carreras, Ferland Mendy and even Eduardo Camavinga used as a backup. Despite this disappointment and the unusual scene in training, Fran García will have to wait until the summer to reassess his situation and hope to relaunch his career…
