Bayer Leverkusen signing Aleix Garcia: I wanted Girona stay

Garcia moved to the German champions last week and also denied reports of turning down Barcelona.

He said: "Five minutes before saying I was leaving I was talking to the manager because my priority was to stay at Girona, but sometimes things don’t go the way you want.

“I had calls from different teams, but I told my agent not to forget about Girona.

“Barcelona were interested, there were calls, but no official offer. I never spoke with Xavi, Girona was the priority.”