Jude Bellingham is Real Madrid’s most significant signing this year, but he’s not the only one. Carlo Ancelotti’s team is going through a transitional period after a season in which the Royal Club hasn’t won La Liga or the UEFA Champions League. Their captain Karim Benzema is gone, and they need some fresh energy. ##NAJAVA_MECA_7313530##One of the ways to get supporters in the mood is to give a chance to a local boy – especially if he’s a classy player. Los Blancos have done so by re-signing their former defender Fran Garcia from Rayo Vallecano. Three years ago, the left-back who trained at Real Madrid left searching for first-team football to join the cross-city Rayo for around $2 million. It proved the right decision. The 23-year-old is now an established performer in the Spanish top flight and has earned a ticket to return to Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.##NAJAVA_MECA_7312050##The energetic full-back already knows what it’s like to wear the Real Madrid shirt. He made his first-team debut in a 2018/19 Copa del Rey match against Melilla and provided an assist. Garcia is the outfield player with the most minutes played in the last season. Rayo boss Andoni Araola showed limitless trust in Garcia and was paid back with consistent performances all over the pitch. Besides completing his defensive duties, Garcia scored two goals, delivered three assists and made 26 key passes.Fran Garcia has to be one of the quickest players in the world pic.twitter.com/NiqFPRDf5G— John H O N E S T Y (@ExJohnHonestyy) June 9, 2023 Real Madrid decided their boy has grown and become a man at Estadio Vallecas – and they paid $5 million to get him back. After the departure of legendary Marcelo and persistent injuries for Ferland Mendy, Ancelotti was forced to field either Eduardo Camavinga or David Alaba at left-back. Garcia is a natural fit for that position.Real Madrid will likely bring back another lad who started his journey in the club’s academy. It’s Getafe’s goalkeeper David Soria, who should provide backup for the undisputed number one Thibaut Courtois.
