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Real Madrid Block Bournemouth Loan for Fran García to Preserve Depth

Real Madrid kept the left-back to protect depth under their no‑January‑signings stance.

Overview

  • The Athletic reported García was on his way to AFC Bournemouth on loan before Real Madrid pulled the plug, leaving him and his camp disappointed.
  • Journalist Miguel Ángel Díaz said Bournemouth submitted an offer that Madrid dismissed during a window in which the club refused to make January moves.
  • García told teammates he expected to leave and then requested to train away from the group, a request the club declined.
  • The 26-year-old has 14 appearances and 701 minutes this season and is currently behind Álvaro Carreras, Ferland Mendy and Eduardo Camavinga at left-back.
  • He will review his situation in the summer as he seeks regular minutes, with his contract running through 2027.