Real Madrid defender rejects Serie A move to stay at La Liga club

One Real Madrid player has made his intentions clear.

Fran Garcia and Gonzalo Garcia of Real Madrid

Real Madrid are now focusing on outgoings, after a busy first half of the summer transfer window for incomings. 

The club brought in multiple defensive reinforcements, and they are also looking to have a few defenders exit. 

One player, though, has made it clear he has no desire to leave the club this summer. 

Who rejected a move to the Serie A?

According to Mundo Deportivo, Fran Garcia has rejected a move to AC Milan. 

The defender's Club World Cup campaign made him a standout performer under Xabi Alonso, despite an underwhelming La Liga campaign. 

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Ferland Mendy's injury gave Garcia the starting spot in the tournament, and the young defender took advantage of the opportunity. 

Even with the arrival of Alvaro Carreras and Mendy's return, Garcia still believes he will be an important player for Alonso's Madrid. 

Alonso, in turn, trusts Garcia and had his eye on the defender two seasons before, while still at Bayer Leverkusen. 

Garcia scored a goal during the Club World Cup and in the 2024/25 La Liga season recorded two assists in 31 matches. 

Garcia will be looking for every opportunity he can to make an impact for Real, even if he's pushed down the pecking order at the start of the season. 

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