Arsenal Missed Out on Pablo Garcia as Racing Santander Swooped

Racing Santander's sporting director claims a deadline day deal with Arsenal for Pablo Garcia was 'done' before they intervened.

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What happened. Arsenal missed out on signing Pablo Garcia on transfer deadline day, as Racing Santander secured a loan deal for the Real Betis forward.

• Garcia left Betis in tears after 15 years at the club.
• Aragon said Arsenal planned to sign and loan him out.
• Garcia scored one goal in 21 senior Betis appearances.

“It seemed like it was done with Arsenal, and then we came in too on loan.”

— Chema Aragon

Racing Santander beat Arsenal to Garcia, who had faced the Gunners in pre-season.

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