Transfer window: Real Madrid, the sidelining!

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·3 de febrero de 2026

Transfer window: Real Madrid, the sidelining!

Transfer window: At Real Madrid, Fran García sidelined

Transfer window: Real Madrid, the sidelining!

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The end of the winter transfer window left a bitter taste for Fran García. The Spanish full-back had hoped to leave Real Madrid on loan to get back into rhythm, but the door slammed shut in the final hours.

A move to the Premier League, specifically to AFC Bournemouth, was on the table—especially to reunite with Andoni Iraola. However, the Madrid club prioritized maintaining squad balance over the player's individual ambitions.

Now pushed far down the pecking order and overtaken by several teammates, Fran García is going through a difficult period. He’ll have to wait until summer to clarify his future and try to revive a career that is currently on hold.

🚨 JUST IN: Fran Garcia asked to train alone after Real Madrid blocked his move to Bournemouth. @MarioCortegana
– lunes, 2 de febrero de 2026

🚨 Fran García said goodbye on Friday to people in Valdebebas because his exit to Bournemouth was well on track. @SQuirante
– martes, 3 de febrero de 2026