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Espanyol may use part of García's salary to sign new player after injury

Kike García will be out for at least four months after surgery for a hamstring tear, and Espanyol can now use part of his salary under LaLiga's long‑term injury rule to sign a new player.

Espanyol confirmed that forward Kike García will undergo surgery on his right hamstring, ruling him out for a minimum of four months. amunra.qpon

Under LaLiga's long‑term injury rule, the club may allocate a portion of García's wages to fund a new signing, a move that could help balance the squad during his absence.