Real Betis don finally land Fran García as dia new left back. The player don do im medical test and sign contract, so official announcement just dey around the corner. The deal na total agreement for Manuel Pellegrini side.
This one na slow fire operation wey don finally end with Real Madrid keeping 50% of the player rights. The amount wey Betis go pay na about four million euros. The player arrive for Seville this same afternoon to do medical, sign for four seasons, and join the Germany trip for first part of preseason.
The operation get some wahala, but always look like e go close. Real Madrid know say dem must sell at least one left back after signing Marc Cucurella. Initially dem want about ten million euros for Fran. But Betis start contact with offer wey dey below that amount. Both sides come closer until dem agree: Betis increase dia initial effort, and Madrid get income for player wey no dey part of present project.
Yesterday, the player don show sign for new club for social media. For im Instagram stories, e dey hug friend wey wear Betis shirt, while another friend wear San Agustín de Guadalix shirt. At 26 years old, after playing for Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid, the player want new adventure, and if possible, Champions League football. Betis offer am that chance and contract for several seasons.
Fran wey don play for Spain national team for Euro 2024 qualification, want try return to La Roja. The deal wey Fabrizio Romano confirm say na fixed fee of four million euros plus buy-back clause for remaining 50% for Madrid. This means the Merengue still get control of the future of the academy product while he go to Seville for medical.
With this exit, the plan of Portuguese coach for left back side don fully define and generate big debate among fans. The Portuguese boss don choose im trusted men for the tough challenges ahead. The big surprise for planning na total bet on Marc Cucurella, who go take undisputed starting role for key matches. Im defensive intensity and physical display fit perfectly with the profile of left back wey Mourinho historically prioritize for im teams.
The role of immediate backup go fall on Álvaro Carreras, the young talent wey go put pressure on position and add minutes for rotations. Im technical projection offer interesting offensive alternative for second halves. Meanwhile, Ferland Mendy go start final recovery process from serious injury wey don keep am away from pitch. The medical team go work without rush to get the Frenchman fit, knowing say the side don dey well covered.
This strategic move reduce salary mass of club and define defensive roles very clear before preseason start. Mourinho show once again say im hand no dey shake when e come to build im ideal back four. The sale of Fran García to Betis activate domino effect wey go force Real Madrid to find the lost consistency for that side for the last year. The final verdict go come from the grass once ball roll for official competition.
