The Mallorca coach, Luis García, dedicated a hug and words of affection to winger Jan Virgili during training in Marbella, in an attempt to retain him amid interest from other clubs.
Mallorca is concentrated at the Marbella Football Center to prepare for the upcoming season, and coach Luis García is making his intentions clear with one of the most promising talents in the squad: Jan Virgili. This Tuesday, during the training session on the grass of the Marbella sports complex, the Asturian coach was particularly affectionate with the Catalan winger, whom he hugged and spoke to privately. Virgili responded with a broad smile before rejoining the group.
The gesture is not casual. In the Mallorca dressing room, they know that the continuity of 20-year-old Virgili is one of the big uncertainties of the transfer market. The Balearic club wants to retain him at all costs, but the player has a release clause of 12 million euros that Barcelona could activate for just seven million, according to the agreed conditions. Additionally, other La Liga teams are closely monitoring the attacker, who is tempted by the possibility of playing in the top tier.
Goalkeeper Arnau Tenas, a teammate of Virgili, recently confessed to reporters: "I've told him eighty times to stay." A phrase that reflects the general sentiment in the dressing room, where they believe a player of his characteristics can be decisive in the Second Division. Mallorca, which plays in the silver category, needs to keep its best pieces to aspire to promotion.
The training in Marbella is part of the pre-season for the red-and-black team, which aims to create a compact and harmonious group. Luis García, known for his close relationship with the players, greets each of his pupils in every session, but this Tuesday's gesture with Virgili was particularly significant. The Asturian coach knows that the key to success lies in building a united team from the very beginning.
For the Málaga fans, who follow Mallorca's movements with interest due to geographical proximity and historical ties between the two clubs, Virgili's situation is an added incentive to follow the pre-season on the Costa del Sol. The Marbella Football Center, located in the Málaga town, has become a meeting point for teams seeking good training conditions.
For now, the uncertainty about Jan Virgili's future remains open. Mallorca hopes that the affection shown by the coach and teammates will tip the balance in their favour, but the transfer market has not yet closed and offers can arrive at any moment. What is clear is that, for now, the winger continues to enjoy day-to-day life in Marbella with the smile that Luis García has returned to him.
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