Aleix Garciaplayer for whom Bayer Leverkusen will pay close to 20 million to Gironahas spoken about the keys to his transfer to Xabi Alonso’s team.
“It was a very complicated decision. Five minutes before saying I was leaving I was talking to Míchel because my priority was to continue, but sometimes things don’t go the way you want,” the Tarragona midfielder acknowledges in the program ‘You will say’ of RAC1.
I had calls from different teams, but I always told my agent not to forget Girona
Aleix Garcia
The Ulldecona player revealed that “I had calls from different teams, but I always told my agent not to forget about Girona and to try to stay until the end, because it is a very nice season and I wanted to continue.”
Aleix García: “I never spoke with Xavi, Girona was the priority for me”
The international footballer with Spain also spoke of the interest of FC Barcelona for his signing, although he believes that the team led by Joan Laporta did not present an offer for him.
“As far as I know, FC Barcelona was only interested, there were calls, but I think there was no official offer. I never spoke with Xavi, Girona was the priority for me,” he explained.
Aleix García after signing for Bayer Leverkusen: “I have had better financial options”
Regarding his jump to the Bundesliga, the Spanish footballer believes that “it is positive for everyone. For Girona, receiving these amounts is important for next season and their future. We are all happy.”
Aleix Garcia stressed that “I am convinced of the decision. I have had better financial options but the Champions League was the goal. It won’t be possible with Girona, but it will be with Leverkusen.”
