Osasuna have confirmed that captain David Garcia will move on from the club this summer to join Qatari side Al-Rayyan.
The 30-year-old central defender has been a stalwart for Osasuna over the past decade, as he contributed their rise from the brink of relegation to the third tier, to the Copa del Rey final and European football. Outside of a spell on loan at Cultural Leonesa y Deportiva, Garcia has spent his whole career at the club, having joined their ranks as a nine-year-old.
#Osasuna have confirmed the departure of captain David Garcia to Al-Rayyan after 21 years at the club. pic.twitter.com/mai1j6p9q7
— Football España (@footballespana_) August 1, 2024
The deal will be worth €8.75m to Osasuna, and could then rise to €10m depending on objectives met, as published by the club. During an interview with club media, Garcia said that Osasuna were his whole life, and that he was very grateful.
You fought for our crest.
You have defended and honored our people.
Since your debut, you have made the impossible possible.You will always be part of the history of Osasuna.#Thank5David pic.twitter.com/XunZdVHFNQ
— C. A. OSASUNA (@osasuna_en) August 1, 2024
Los Rojillo are now expected to move for Alaves defender Abdel Abqar to replace Garcia, who racked up 305 appearances, scoring 15 times and assisting on three occasions.
