Andrés García

[algy]

Ordinarily, I’d think signing an obscure young right back from the Spanish second division would be about as successful as that time we signed Spanish Tony Moon (who’s currently plying his trade in Romania, having played for just about every diddy club in Spain)

However, it’s Emery & Monchi so I’m full of the hope that he’ll be another genius Morgan Rogers type bargain.

[LeonW]

As long as he’s aggressively pushing Cash for a starting position, I’m happy.

 If he’s not as good as Cash, it would suggest we haven’t got our transfer business in order and therefore we have a recruitment problem, especially as the club don’t consider Kosta quite ready yet to challenge Cash.

More likely we are having to operate within a budget and have spotted an undervalued player. 

As others have outlined, this probably means Ned can go on loan to speed up his development.  Garcia is Cash’s understudy when we want an attacking RB.  Konsa first alternative/defensive option, subject to what happens with Carlos/a player coming in.

It might not work out but its more proof of a holistic transfer strategy rather than proof of a problem in my opinion.

I disagree. I’d rather we don’t bring in a player if he’s not going to push who we have starting.  Otherwise, what’s the point? We all think that right back is an area we can upgrade on. If we’re a serious champions league side, we shouldn’t be filling our squad with filler. If he’s a diamond in the rough, than fine. But if not, where are we going if we’re not looking to upgrade on Cash? We shouldn’t be moving Konsa to right back to rectify right back issues.

[Dante Lavelli]

Weirdly, I also agree with you.  My preference is we only buy to improve the first XI (+ wunderkids) and Garcia doesn’t feel like that situation.  Possibly this is seen as an affordable stop gap and Cash is sold in the summer to bring in Maldini 2.0.

Whichever way, I still think there’s a plan in place.

[AV84]

I'd assume the problem is financially we can't afford to actually upgrade Cash at the moment, especially when having to buy for other positions too.

The problem for most of this and last season has been that we have no other option at RB. Konza isn't a RB, and having to play him there means having to change the defence entirely, but it's mainly what we've done when we've had to.

If García proves to be, at the very least, a solid backup to Cash, then we're still better off than we have been.

[LeonW]

Weirdly, I also agree with you.  My preference is we only buy to improve the first XI (+ wunderkids) and Garcia doesn’t feel like that situation.  Possibly this is seen as an affordable stop gap and Cash is sold in the summer to bring in Maldini 2.0.

Whichever way, I sill think there’s a plan in place.

I think recruitment wise, we’re in the best position we’ve been in a long time. But this still feels like an odd transfer, particularly considering who we’ve been linked with a few RB and the fact we already have Kosta. So i have assume this Spanish lad is a major diamond in the rough or we’re looking to increase his value in 6-12 months for a sale.

[john e]

Every unknown bought for not a lot of money will now get the ‘ could be another Morgan Rogers’ line for the next 20 years minimum

Anyway, I’ve never heard of Garcia but I hope he’s turns out to be another Morgan Rogers

[Ian.]

I’ve always been jealous of teams like Brighton unearthing these brilliant players for very little money, but we have also got to try and do the same to comply with FFP. We have to trust the process as we can’t compete with the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool Man City and Spurs when it comes to spending.

[Fasth56]

Seems like a great bit of business, but I'm hoping that after watching the highlights clip, Monchi/Emery haven't got any of the Levante strikers on their list.

[LeeB]

Seems like a great bit of business, but I'm hoping that after watching the highlights clip, Monchi/Emery haven't got any of the Levante strikers on their list.

Ha, yeah I had the same thought!

[Demitri_C]

Im ok with this. Doesnt cost much and might be a little unknown  gem. If he flops will be only a small fee so win win for me

[Brazilian Villain]

On his way, and has gone for the Arthur Daley look when it comes to coats. https://x.com/DepCOPEValencia/status/1880650626755182729

[Drummond]

And the comments from their supporters are hugely positive, grateful to him and saying he deserves it.

[jwarry]

Townley

Andres Garcia has joined #AVFC from Levante for a fee of around £6m.

The 21yo right-back has caught the eye with a string of performances, especially recently after contributing three goals and producing two assists in his last eight La Liga 2 appearances.

[jwarry]

[Drummond]

Welcome. Yet more competition for places.