The website "Fichajes" revealed that Atlético Madrid has officially started searching for a new midfielder, following the confirmation of Connor Gallagher's departure to Tottenham Hotspur during the current winter transfer window. This prompted coach Diego Simeone to demand an immediate replacement in the midfield.

According to the same source, the name Alex Garcia has strongly emerged as a preferred option within the halls of the Madrid club, as Simeone believes that the Bayer Leverkusen player possesses the technical skills and experience necessary to compete for a starting position alongside players like Koke and Pablo Barrios.

The report indicated that Atlético Madrid places García at the top of its priorities despite the presence of other alternatives, due to the player's impressive performance and his ability to organize play and control the pace of matches, which aligns with the coaching staff's requirements.

The report clarified that Atlético Madrid's management is closely monitoring the player's situation and is considering taking action to finalize the deal in the near future, amid the club's strong belief in the importance of strengthening the midfield to maintain the team's ambitions in various competitions.