Garcia on decision to join Leverkusen: "The talks with Xabi convinced me."

For new Bayer 04 Leverkusen signing Aleix Garcia, moving from one 2024/25 Champions' League club to another this summer was by no means an easy decision. The 26-year-old had every opportunity to play UCL football with La Lisa's FC Girona next season, but still opted to transfer to the German league champions. The twice-capped Spanish international explained his reasoning whilst speaking on Catalan radio station "RAC1's" "Tu Dirás" on Monday.

"It was a very difficult decision," Garcia noted on the program, "It's going to be a very nice season for Girona and I wanted to be part of it. But I'm convinced of the decision I've made and I'm leaving with my head held high. It's a big step in my career."

"The project of Xabi Alonso was important to me," Garcia continued,  "The talks with him convinced me. They do things very well [at Leverkusen] I had a similar feeling at Girona." he move was ultimately a plus for everyone,"

"It's important for Girona to get this amount [a reported €18 million] for next season and the future," the player went on to say, "All parties involved are happy."