Dani García signs with Força Lleida after leaving Murcia
The player disassociated himself from UCAM Murcia in mid-June after an initial loan since February that allowed him to quickly adapt to the Bordeaux team.
Dani García becomes a confirmed reinforcement for Força Lleida after completing his official bond with the Catalan club. The point guard, born in Catalan territory, arrives after terminating his contract with UCAM Murcia, where he had been playing since the 2024-2025 season. The deal includes an option clause to extend the agreement for one more season, reflecting the confidence placed in the player following his performance over the last few months.
A solid signing following the loan
García is not arriving as a stranger to the Bordeaux team. The point guard was loaned by UCAM Murcia on February 27, 2026, and quickly demonstrated his adaptability. During his loan spell, the player participated in 14 games in the Liga Endesa, establishing himself as a valuable asset in Força Lleida's scheme. His performance was convincing enough for the board to make his signing permanent.
In the 14 games played wearing the Bordeaux jersey, García averaged 19 minutes and 54 seconds per game. His offensive stats show consistency: an average of 5.9 points, with solid shooting percentages in two-pointers (53.3%), three-pointers (34.2%), and free throws (70.6%). In terms of assists, the point guard dished out 3.9 assists per game, while contributing 2.8 rebounds per game, highlighting his versatility on the court.
Career trajectory of the Catalan point guard in professional basketball
García has a solid trajectory in Spanish elite basketball. Between 2018 and 2024, the player wore the jersey of Baloncesto Manresa, where he spent a significant part of his career. After six seasons with the Manresa team, he moved to UCAM Murcia for the 2024-2025 season, completing the first half of the season before being loaned to Lleida.
His arrival at Força Lleida represents a continuation of his development as a professional point guard. The Bordeaux club, with a long tradition in the Liga Endesa, aims to consolidate a competitive project where García is another piece in building a balanced squad. The renewal option in the contract allows the Catalan team flexibility in their squad structure for upcoming seasons.
Outlook for the 2026-2027 season
Joaquín Prado, sports director of Força Lleida, publicly endorsed García's addition, indicating that the decision results from a detailed analysis of the team's needs. The confirmation of his signing comes after the point guard completed his disassociation from UCAM Murcia in mid-June, finalizing the last details of the operation.
The Catalan point guard faces the new season in a project aiming to compete in the top category of Spanish basketball. His experience, both in Manresa and his initial months in Lleida, positions him as a pivotal element in transitional play and offensive direction. With a versatile profile and stats demonstrating his ability to contribute in various aspects of the game, García represents a solid bet for Força Lleida's objectives in the upcoming season.
The operation aligns with the market movements typical of the Spanish professional basketball summer period. García's signing exemplifies how loans can serve as an evaluation mechanism before making definitive decisions regarding players' continuity in squads.
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