Álvaro Arbeloa wasted no time imposing his vision at Real Madrid, beginning with a restructuring of the team’s priorities. Many players suddenly found themselves out of favor, with playing time becoming increasingly difficult under his management. However, one player in particular was given free rein to leave, with full authority to negotiate any offers during the current winter transfer window.
Meanwhile, Fran García’s days at the Santiago Bernabéu appear numbered. His position was already precarious under Xabi Alonso, and there are no signs of improvement following the arrival of the new coach. Competition for his place is fierce, with Álvaro Carreras and Ferland Mendy vying for the same spot, leaving García as the last option in the rotation. His recent performances have fallen short of the club’s expectations, and he has been a constant target of criticism.
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In his third season with Real Madrid, García has exhausted his opportunities, delivering lackluster performances that have sealed his fate. He no longer contributes effectively either defensively or offensively, and at 26, it has become clear that the best course of action for all parties is to part ways and seek a new challenge elsewhere. This is why his name has been placed on the transfer list, with the full support of Florentino Pérez, who understood Arbeloa’s position and agreed to sell him, especially after Carlo Ancelotti had previously indicated that García lacked the necessary qualities to succeed at Real Madrid.
Now, all that remains is to wait for a club to emerge that is interested and willing to take the risk of signing a player who was once considered one of the most promising defensive talents. Arbeloa, for his part, does not intend to keep García until the end of the season, instead advising him to look for a new club in January to guarantee a better chance of playing, while the coach focuses on giving opportunities to young talents from the club’s academy to build for the future.
