€25 million at stake for Aleix García

Aleix García reappears on the horizon of LaLiga. The midfielder from Bayer Leverkusen could return to Spain this summer, and Villarreal is one of the clubs most attentive to his situation, especially after securing a new qualification for the Champions League.

The Castellón team aims to reinforce their midfield with a player of hierarchy, experience, and skillful technique. The operation could amount to around 25 million euros, a figure that at La Cerámica is seen favorably, although it will be necessary to generate income with a significant sale first. The main target is Pape Gueye.

Villarreal seeks a quality leap for the Champions

Villarreal faces a decisive summer. Qualifying for the next Champions League compels the club to raise the level of a squad that has already proven to be competitive but will need more depth and talent to tackle a season filled with demands.

The midfield is one of the areas highlighted. The Castellón team needs a midfielder capable of organizing, pausing, launching, and sustaining the team on nights of maximum difficulty. This is where Aleix García comes in.

The player from Ulldecona knows LaLiga perfectly after his brilliant spell at Girona, where he was one of the main contributors to the growth of the Catalan team before moving to Bayer Leverkusen. His signing with the German team marked an important step in his career, but his potential return to Spain is back on the table.

Aleix is highly valued for his ability to control the pace of the game. He is not a midfielder of uncontrolled motion but a player of reading, precision, and personality with the ball. He has striking ability, vision, and a competitive maturity that would fit very well in a Villarreal accustomed to competing through possession and judgement.

A 25 million operation with clear sense

Bayer Leverkusen will not gift Aleix García. The midfielder has a valid contract and arrived at the German club as a significant investment, but an offer close to 25 million euros could initiate a negotiation scenario.

For Villarreal, this is a considerable amount, though manageable if the club first triggers a major sale. The sports management understands that reinforcing for the Champions requires investment but also balance. There will be no major moves without relevant departures.

In that sense, Aleix would be a strategic addition. At 28 years old, he is in his prime, familiar with the Spanish league, and would not require an overly lengthy adaptation period. He would arrive to provide immediate performance, not as a medium-term bet.

Furthermore, his European experience with Leverkusen adds value. Villarreal needs players capable of competing against top-tier opponents, and Aleix has shown he can do so. His arrival would enhance control in the midfield and provide the team with a high-quality option for matches of great demand.

Pape Gueye can finance the move

The key to the operation lies with Pape Gueye. The Senegalese midfielder is highly likely to depart this summer, and his sale could unlock the arrival of Aleix García.

Villarreal values Gueye at around 40 million euros, a significant amount for a player who arrived on a free transfer and has notably increased in value at La Cerámica. Several clubs are monitoring his situation, and the Castellón club knows it can make a significant profit.

If that sale materializes, Villarreal would have enough leeway to pursue Aleix without compromising their planning. The operation would have a clear rationale: selling a physically oriented player and recovering part of that money with a more organizing, technical midfielder with proven experience in LaLiga.

For Aleix, returning to Spain with a Champions club would also be an attractive opportunity. Villarreal would offer him prominence, European competition, and a football environment that aligns well with his attributes.

The summer will be long, but the pieces are starting to come together. Pape Gueye could depart for a significant sum, and Aleix García emerges as the chosen name to elevate the quality of the yellow midfield. An ambitious move for a Villarreal eager to compete in Europe with more than just ambition.