Independiente 
Villarreal 
- 16 December
- 100+ views
Villarreal prepara una jugosa oferta por Alan Franco - TyC Sports
El Submarino Amarillo tentará a Independiente con 10 millones de dólares. Son varios los que podrían dejar el Rojo y Holan pretende al menos tres refuerzos.
Will Alan Franco leave Independiente and join Villarreal?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Alan Franco's transfer to Villarreal, as reports suggest a 70% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- In the current Villarreal squad, there are too many direct competitors playing in the same position as Alan Franco. This reduces the chances of playing time and development.
- Villarreal has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Alan Franco (29).
- Villarreal has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Alan Franco.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Juan Foyth, Ramón Terrats)
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Way too many better competitors for position (Yerson Mosquera, Aïssa Mandi)
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Juan Foyth, Ramón Terrats)
Alternatives of Villarreal
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
65.6
71.5
|
Clément Akpa |
 Auxerre
|
€9.6M |
|
65.5
65.5
|
Iñigo Martínez |
 Al-Nassr
|
€2M |
|
65.5
69.1
|
Yerson Mosquera |
 Wolves
|
€13.6M |
|
65.5
65.5
|
Gonzalo Piovi |
 Cruz Azul
|
€2.1M |
|
65.5
70.6
|
Kevin Lomónaco |
 Independiente
|
€15.7M |
|
65.4
65.4
|
Júnior Alonso |
 Atletico Mineiro
|
€2.3M |
|
65.3
69.0
|
José Castillo Pérez |
 Chivas
|
€1.9M |
|
65.3
69.8
|
Otávio |
 Paris
|
€15.3M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Djeidi Gassama | 12-12-2025 | Report | |
| Logan Costa | 22-08-2024 | Report | |
| Thierno Barry | 19-08-2024 | Report | |
| Luiz Júnior | 18-08-2024 | Report | |
| Luís Maximiano | 09-08-2024 | Report | |
| Rubén Blanco | 06-06-2024 | Report | |
| Nicolò Zaniolo | 03-06-2024 | Report | |
| Santi Comesaña | 31-05-2023 | Report |
Alan Franco
D (CL)
Skill: 62.7
Pot: 62.7
Team
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo
Contracted Until
31 Dec 28
ETV
€2.6M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€2.1M – €3.1M
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Who is Alan Franco?
Alan Franco (ARG) is a a ball playing defender and currently plays for Sao Paulo. Alan Franco is 29 years old (1996/10/11) and he is 183cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 28. Alan Franco has also been used as a ball winning defender and as a stopper.
Alan Franco's current transfer value is between €2.1M and €3.1M. His last transfer was from Atlanta United to Sao Paulo in 2023. Sao Paulo paid Atlanta United €0.3M for Alan Franco.
Alan Franco latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
