Aston Villa Set To Rival Bournemouth For This La Liga Midfielder: Should Emery Move In For Him? | OneFootball

In a recent report, AS mentioned that Aston Villa are set to rival Bournemouth for Girona midfielder Aleix Garcia this summer. It has been claimed that the Villans have set their sights on the Spanish talent as they look to strengthen their squad in the upcoming transfer period.

Garcia has put in a string of impressive displays at the heart of Girona’s midfield during this campaign. The 26-year-old has scored three times and earned six assists in 36 matches for the Spanish outfit this season across multiple competitions.

The Spanish midfielder has been a decent performer at the centre of the park based on his average of 1.3 tackles, 1.0 interceptions, 1.4 clearances, 1.1 shots and 1.5 key passes per 90 minutes in La Liga. He has even been accurate when distributing the ball from midfield, as evidenced by his pass completion rate of 91.4% in the Spanish first division (stats via whoscored).

His current contract at the Spanish club will run out in the summer of 2026 which would make it tough for the Villans to sign him on a cut-price deal later this year.

GIRONA, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 26: Aleix Garcia of Girona FC looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Girona FC and Rayo Vallecano at Montilivi Stadium on February 26, 2024 in Girona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Should Aston Villa Boss Unai Emery Move In For Garcia?

Garcia can do a little bit of everything at the centre of the park. He is a good tackler of the ball and can make some important interceptions for his team as well. The Spaniard doesn’t mind clearing the danger when needed and can even shoot the ball with venom from long range. Garcia has also got the vision to create some meaningful openings for his teammates up top. He mainly plays as a box-to-box midfielder but can also serve as a defensive midfielder or play in the number ten position if told to do so.

Garcia would bring more quality and depth to Aston Villa boss Unai Emery’s midfield. He is good enough to secure a regular starting spot at Villa Park next season. Thus, it makes sense for the Villans to move in for him in the summer transfer window.

At 26, Garcia is about to enter his prime which makes him a worthy option for the West Midlands club to pursue at the end of this season. However, it remains to be seen whether he can make a smooth transition to life in England.