Fran García: Chose Betis for the city, fans, and Champions League

Published Jul 11, 08:42 AM UTC

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Fran García has spoken for the first time as a Real Betis player after completing his transfer from Real Madrid. The left-back, who signed a four-year contract until 2030, cited the city, the fans, and the club's Champions League qualification as key reasons for his decision. The transfer was valued at less than four million euros for 50% of his rights. García arrived in Seville, underwent medical tests, met coach Manuel Pellegrini and his new teammates, and is set to travel to Germany to join the preseason training camp. He expressed excitement about Betis's growth and ambitions in Spain and Europe, stating the club is now 'very top' in Spain and can achieve real goals.

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Updated: 09/07/2026 - 10:12 CEST By: MIGUEL Á. MORÁN

Fran García now speaks as a Betis player. The left-back from Castilla-La Mancha arrived in Seville yesterday, underwent medical tests, met his new teammates and Pellegrini, and signed as the club's new green-and-white player for the next four seasons. All of this was completed in record time following the agreement with Real Madrid for his transfer, valued at less than four million euros for 50% of his rights.

On his way to the Luis del Sol Sports City from the airport, Betis's second signing for the 2026-27 season gave his first words as a green-and-white player through the club's official media. He began by explaining the reasons that led him to choose Betis:

"It was a very good option because I was still in Spain, also the club is in the Champions, it's a very good, very nice place that generates a lot of excitement as a player. Happy to be here and to share the joy, so to speak, of the Champions and to enjoy it."

Fran made clear his eagerness to get started. He travels to Germany today, accompanied by the sporting director, to join the preseason training camp with his new teammates:

"I think it's the whole package: the city, the fans, the fact that the team has grown a lot and is now very 'top' in Spain... I think we can play a very nice role in Europe and achieve real goals. I hope the start comes soon, that we are already there for the presentation day, that everything goes well, at the best possible moment individually and collectively, and enjoy a beautiful season."

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Original headline: Fran García explica por qué eligió el Betis: "Era una opción muy buena: la ciudad, la afición, la Champions..."

Original language: ES

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