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Pablo García Transfer from Real Betis to Racing Santander
Pablo García was transferred to Racing de Santander in the final moments of the summer transfer window. According to sources from Heliópolis, the transfer fee was 5.5 million euros for 50% of the player's rights. However, Racing's sporting director Chema Aragón stated in a press conference that the actual amount was significantly lower than what was reported from Heliópolis. There were conflicting claims regarding whether Pablo García wanted to leave. Some people close to him said he favored a loan, whereas Betis' coach Manuel Pellegrini said that the player had requested to be sold.
Pablo García was transferred to Racing de Santander in the final moments of the summer transfer window. According to sources from Heliópolis, the transfer fee was 5.5 million euros for 50% of the player's rights. However, Racing's sporting director Chema Aragón stated in a press conference that the actual amount was significantly lower than what was reported from Heliópolis. There were conflicting claims regarding whether Pablo García wanted to leave. Some people close to him said he favored a loan, whereas Betis' coach Manuel Pellegrini said that the player had requested to be sold.
Betis president Ángel Haro explained that Pablo García's transfer to Racing de Santander occurred at the player's request. Haro stated that Pablo García repeatedly expressed a desire to leave. Haro reported that the player said he should be allowed to go and felt it was his moment to leave because he would not get playing time at Betis. Betis had previously received an offer from Hull City that was rejected because of the payment terms. According to Haro, Pablo García's agents later communicated interest from Racing de Santander and requested that Betis negotiate, identifying Racing as the player's desired destination. An agreement was made with Racing de Santander, under which Betis keeps 50% of the player's rights and holds a right of first refusal. Haro denied that Betis pressured Pablo García to leave. He also denied that the transfer was connected to the signing of Dani Ceballos. Haro added that the financial figures of the deal were reasonable.
Betis president Ángel Haro explained that Pablo García's transfer to Racing de Santander occurred at the player's request. Haro stated that Pablo García repeatedly expressed a desire to leave. Haro reported that the player said he should be allowed to go and felt it was his moment to leave because he would not get playing time at Betis. Betis had previously received an offer from Hull City that was rejected because of the payment terms. According to Haro, Pablo García's agents later communicated interest from Racing de Santander and requested that Betis negotiate, identifying Racing as the player's desired destination. An agreement was made with Racing de Santander, under which Betis keeps 50% of the player's rights and holds a right of first refusal. Haro denied that Betis pressured Pablo García to leave. He also denied that the transfer was connected to the signing of Dani Ceballos. Haro added that the financial figures of the deal were reasonable.
Pablo Garcia left the Real Betis training center in tears after the announcement of his departure to Racing Santander. His father, Ramon Garcia, confirmed his son's distress and stated that the uncertainty around his future had been a great burden to him in recent weeks.
Pablo Garcia left the Real Betis training center in tears after the announcement of his departure to Racing Santander. His father, Ramon Garcia, confirmed his son's distress and stated that the uncertainty around his future had been a great burden to him in recent weeks.
The transfer of Pablo García to Racing Santander has been officially confirmed by Betis. The club also stated that it retains a percentage of any future sale and the right to match another club's offer. ElDesmarque reported that Racing paid 5.5 million euros for García, plus possible bonuses. The player's contract with Racing runs until the summer of 2030. According to Diario de Sevilla, Betis fans saw García off at the club complex.
The transfer of Pablo García to Racing Santander has been officially confirmed by Betis. The club also stated that it retains a percentage of any future sale and the right to match another club's offer. ElDesmarque reported that Racing paid 5.5 million euros for García, plus possible bonuses. The player's contract with Racing runs until the summer of 2030. According to Diario de Sevilla, Betis fans saw García off at the club complex.
Real Betis transferred Pablo García to Racing Santander to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations and to create budget space for salaries and the registration of new signings. The departure of García enabled the club to finalize the return of former player Dani Ceballos. García, aged 20, had spent his entire career at Real Betis since he was five years old and became the top scorer in the history of the club's academy.
Real Betis transferred Pablo García to Racing Santander to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations and to create budget space for salaries and the registration of new signings. The departure of García enabled the club to finalize the return of former player Dani Ceballos. García, aged 20, had spent his entire career at Real Betis since he was five years old and became the top scorer in the history of the club's academy.
According to Marca, Pablo García joined Racing de Santander from Betis, signing a contract until 2030. Racing's payment for 50% of his rights was 5.5 million.
According to Marca, Pablo García joined Racing de Santander from Betis, signing a contract until 2030. Racing's payment for 50% of his rights was 5.5 million.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Racing de Santander has signed Pablo García from Real Betis. Racing de Santander has completed the signing of the 20-year-old Spanish right winger from Real Betis, which he joined in July 2025, with the deal being secured in the final moments of the transfer window. The Andalusian footballer made 33 official appearances for the Betis first team. As part of the agreement, Real Betis retains a percentage of a future sale of the player, as well as a right of first refusal. García has 5 caps and 2 goals for the Spain U21 team, and his current market value is €8.00m, according to Transfermarkt. In August 2026, Hull City reportedly offered €8 million for 70% of the player's rights, while Olympiacos was reported to have offered €9 million for 70% of his rights.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Racing de Santander has signed Pablo García from Real Betis. Racing de Santander has completed the signing of the 20-year-old Spanish right winger from Real Betis, which he joined in July 2025, with the deal being secured in the final moments of the transfer window. The Andalusian footballer made 33 official appearances for the Betis first team. As part of the agreement, Real Betis retains a percentage of a future sale of the player, as well as a right of first refusal. García has 5 caps and 2 goals for the Spain U21 team, and his current market value is €8.00m, according to Transfermarkt. In August 2026, Hull City reportedly offered €8 million for 70% of the player's rights, while Olympiacos was reported to have offered €9 million for 70% of his rights.
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