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Fran García Joins Real Betis in €4 Million Deal From Real Madrid

García has moved to Betis to seek regular first-team football while Real Madrid keeps a 50% sell-on stake to protect future value.

Overview

  • Real Madrid and Real Betis confirmed the transfer after negotiations concluded, and García signed a four-year contract with Betis through the summer of 2030.
  • The reported fee covers €4 million for 50% of García’s economic rights, with Real Madrid retaining the other 50% as a sell-on stake.
  • García completed medicals and publicly posted an emotional farewell on Instagram following the club announcements.
  • The left-back became surplus to requirements at Real Madrid after the club signed Marc Cucurella and had other options in the position, prompting García to seek regular minutes.
  • The sale is part of Real Madrid’s wider summer approach of monetising academy graduates and peripheral players to generate transfer revenue while keeping upside on future sales.