Espanyol's Kike García Surgery: 4-Month Out, Transfer Rule Implications

Kike García of Espanyol is set to have surgery on a right hamstring injury, with the club reporting a minimum four‑month recovery period. The operation comes as the player’s absence triggers LaLiga’s long‑term injury regulations.

Under the rule, clubs that have exceeded the Concordat or are in the 1/1 ratio can allocate a portion of a player’s transfer fee to sign new talent while the injured player remains unavailable. esporist.org