Carles Alena Completes Move to Getafe From Barcelona

Carles Alena Joins Getafe

Getafe’s First Signing of the Season

Getafe and Barcelona have officially announced the transfer of highly-rated 23-year-old midfielder Carles Alena. The former Spain U21 international joins the Azulones after signing a five-season contract with the Madrid side. However, Barcelona have added several clauses into the sale of the La Masia graduate. These include a right to 50% of any future sale of the player, a buyback option and the first right of refusal on any offer for the 23-year-old.

Carles Alena joins the Azulones after an impressive loan spell at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez during the second half of last season. The Spaniard played 22 times last season and scored the crucial winning goal against Levante that ensured La Liga status for the Azulones.

Many More to Follow Carles Alena Out of Barcelona this Summer

Barcelona are in a complete financial mess. Several poor decisions made during the Josep Bartomeu reign has seen the club struggling to balance their books. The situation has become so bleak that the Blaugrana have been unable to re-sign Lionel Messi and register their new signings.

Carles Alena is not the first player to leave Camp Nou this season. Junior Firpo departed to Leeds United, and Jean Clair Todibo left for OGC Nice. Both were sold earlier in the window to improve the delicate Barcelona finances. Despite the sales, Barcelona are still a long way from reaching the required finances.

Apart from the fringe players, Barcelona are reportedly looking to sell some of their notables stars. Players like Philippe Coutinho, Samuel Umtiti, Miralem Pjanic are all reportedly on the transfer market.