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Real Betis pursue Fran Garcia as Real Madrid prepare for sales

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 11:25 AM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Real Betis pursue Fran Garcia as Real Madrid prepare for sales

Summary

Real Betis aims to sign defender Fran Garcia from Real Madrid as part of a summer transfer strategy. Madrid is tasked with recouping funds following significant expenditure on new signings, amounting to €80 million. They are reportedly asking for €10 million for Garcia, who has a year left on his contract. Betis also seeks Dani Ceballos but must navigate Garcia's wage demands and Madrid's asking price. Negotiations could prove challenging for the La Liga club as they assess their financial capabilities.

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By the Numbers

•Real Betis targets Fran Garcia and Dani Ceballos from Real Madrid.
•Real Madrid has spent €80 million on new players this summer.
•Madrid requires €10 million for Garcia, complicating Betis's interest.
•Ceballos is set to terminate his contract soon.
•Garcia has a year left on his deal and high wage demands.

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11:25 AMYahoo Sports — Real Betis eye €10m move for second Real Madrid player

What they're saying

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After finalising four summer signings before the transfer window has even opened, Real Madrid are still turning their attention to sales. Money must be recouped to make up for the big outlay on deals,...
— Yahoo Sports

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