Arsenal almost signed Spanish winger on deadline day
Racing Santander’s sporting director Chema Aragon has claimed Arsenal pursued a move to sign Pablo Garcia from Real Betis, before the player’s eventual transfer to the Verdiblancos.Photo by Charle...
Arsenal nearly signed Spanish winger Pablo Garcia on deadline day, according to Racing Santander’s sporting director Chema Aragon. The move was reportedly in the works before Garcia’s transfer to Racing Santander was confirmed. Aragon stated that the deal initially seemed to be a loan, but it later transformed into a shared ownership arrangement.
Arsenal had been rumored to be interested in Garcia last year, with GiveMeSport reporting their monitoring of the player during that time. Garcia joined Racing Santander after a 15-year stint with Real Betis, leaving the club in emotional tears. The 20-year-old made only nine league appearances for Betis last season, scoring nine goals and providing three assists.
Most of his goal contributions came from Betis’ second team in the Spanish third division. If Arsenal had successfully completed a deal, it would have been seen as a development signing and market opportunity rather than the first-choice player fans had hoped for.
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