Actual Madrid are closing in on a deal to signal extremely rated defender Aimar Garcia from Atlético Madrid’s academy, with Softfootball confirming {that a} verbal settlement has been reached.
The event was disclosed by switch skilled Fabrizio Romano through his official X account on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
In accordance with Romano:
Actual Madrid are closing in on deal to signal Aimar Garcia from Atlético Madrid Academy, out of contract in June. Verbal settlement achieved for 18 12 months previous centre again, as @AlfredoMatillaG stories.
A verbal settlement between each events has been accomplished for the 18-year-old centre-back, who is ready to be out of contract in June.
Garcia is anticipated to hitch Los Blancos as a part of their summer season recruitment plans, with Madrid seeking to additional strengthen their squad forward of subsequent season.
The membership at present sit prime of the La Liga desk, forward of second-placed Barcelona, and proceed to construct for each home and European ambitions.
On the pitch, Álvaro Arbeloa’s facet secured a 1–0 victory over Benfica within the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Spherical of 16 playoff tie on Tuesday.
Nevertheless, the match was overshadowed by controversy involving Vinicius Junior. The Brazilian ahead delivered a robust post-match assertion after accusing Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni of racist abuse following his purpose celebration, the celebration led to a short lived interruption in play and a yellow card for Vinicius.
The incident provides to Vinicius’ long-running battle in opposition to racism since becoming a member of Madrid in 2018.
Regardless of the controversy, he as soon as once more proved decisive on the evening, delivering an announcement efficiency to present Actual Madrid an important benefit within the tie.
