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Getafe president talks up signing Carles Alena on loan

Getafe president Angel Torres has talked up a loan move for Barcelona midfielder Carles Alena in the January transfer window.

The 21-year-old is expected to depart this winter in search of regular game time, and it seems he would be welcome to spend the rest of the season at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez.

Torres says the club have followed Alena for two years and would have tried to sign him before but for an injury to Rafinha.

“If Aleña’s transfer comes off, it would be phenomenal. If it is up to Barcelona, it can happen,” he said.