- Andrés García is attracting interest from La Liga side Valencia
- Talks have reportedly taken place with the deal in advanced stages
- Both clubs expect to structure the deal as a loan with an option to buy.
Valencia are actively pursuing a transfer for Aston Villa’s Andrés García as part of an ambitious summer overhaul of their defensive options. The Spanish club has identified the right-back as their priority ahead of pre-season, with a deal reportedly in advanced stages.
Villa’s leadership originally took a calculated gamble on García in January 2025, securing his signature from Levante UD for €7 million (£6 million), alongside a 15% future sell-on clause. The recruitment team believed they were securing a versatile, high-potential asset capable of adapting to the physical demands of the Premier League.
However, the transfer has yielded a frustratingly poor return on investment. García has failed to convince Unai Emery that he possesses the tactical discipline or durability required for a regular spot in the matchday squad.
A combination of persistent injury setbacks and a stark inability to adjust to the pace of English football completely derailed his progress, restricting him to just 109 minutes this season.
With Emery prioritising squad upgrades to sustain Villa’s competitive push at the top of the table, García has subsequently been firmly pushed to the periphery of the first-team setup. From Villa’s perspective, keeping an unutilised player on the payroll makes little financial sense.
Furthermore, the club will be keen to recoup as much of their initial expenditure as possible, or at the very least, remove his salary from their book to free up resources for incoming summer targets.
Deal in advanced stages
According to Superdeporte and Tribuna Deportiva, the deal is in advanced stages. Valencia’s preference is to negotiate a season-long loan deal that includes a future buy option.
García is their number one choice, although other options are still on the table if they cannot agree on a deal with Villa. He is well-liked among their CEO, Ron Gourlay, their manager, Carlos Corberán, and the rest of their coaching staff.
Despite Emery’s reluctance to let him leave in January, he now seems to be “more receptive” to sanctioning a departure this summer.
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Ultimately, Villa are ready to cut their losses on a transfer that simply did not work out. They will gladly sanction García’s return to his native country, provided the final package satisfies their financial demands and allows the club to reinvest in more dependable talent.
Moreover, to ensure they maintain their level in the Premier League and Europe, they cannot afford to make these mistakes, given the heavy financial restrictions they currently face.
Villa will target a new, higher-quality right-back to compete with Matty Cash if García leaves.
