Garcia has found a new home in Australia, with A-League
club Central Coast Mariners announcing his signing on
Saturday.
Garcia had reportedly retired in 2014 when he left Atletico
Kolkata but after appearing in a Liverpool legends match
against a Socceroo legends team, the 37-year-old has
extended his stay in the country by signing with the Gosford-
based club.
The club announced his signing at half-time of their league
game against Adelaide United with an announcement on
their official site.
The former Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Liverpool star
brings a wealth of European experience and big-name
exposure to the bottom-placed A-League club, who recently
sold star midfielder Anthony Caceres to Premier League
giants Manchester City.
The Mariners will be desperate for a big impact from the
former Spain international, who have won just two out of 14
games.
"I am delighted to be joining a club like the Central Coast
Mariners. This is an exciting challenge for me to play in the
Hyundai A-League and with such a progressive club like the
Mariners,” Garcia told the club's website.
"I am really looking forward to being on the Coast, meeting
my fellow players, meeting the fans and to entertain them
with my style of play.
"One of the things that attracted me to the Club was the
opportunity to share my experience with a young playing
group. I am also looking forward to playing football in one of
the most beautiful places in the world."
Garcia is expected to play his first match for the Mariners
next Saturday when the Western Sydney Wanderers visit
Gosford.
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