Bayer Leverkusen lead race to sign Girona's Aleix Garcia

Following a great La Liga season that secured Girona's maiden UEFA Champions League qualification, Garcia, 26, is poised to don Spain's colours at Euro 2024.

Amidst swirling rumours, FC Barcelona have emerged as a potential destination for the midfield, aiming to bolster their squad for the upcoming campaign. 

However, financial constraints coupled with managerial upheaval have thrown a spanner in the works for the Catalan giants.

Enter Bayer Leverkusen, the reigning Bundesliga champions, who have set their sights on Garcia to fortify their midfield ranks. Talks have already commenced, with Leverkusen eager to secure the services of the 26-year-old sensation.

According to insights from German football pundit Florian Plettenberg, negotiations are underway, with Girona reluctantly bracing themselves for Garcia's departure.

Leverkusen's ambitious blueprint for the 2024/25 season involves substantial investment in talent acquisition, with Garcia topping their wish-list.

Girona, recognizing the value of their skipper, are poised to demand a transfer fee ranging between €15-20 million.

Despite offers from clubs competing in the UEFA Champions League, Garcia is enticed by the prospect of a fresh challenge and the opportunity to collaborate with former Spanish international Xabi Alonso at Leverkusen.

As the transfer saga unfolds, Garcia's impending move promises to be one of the headline-grabbing narratives of the summer transfer window.

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