Twitter reacts as Bengaluru FC become first Indian club to make money by selling to foreign club

Chinese club Zhejiang Lucheng bought Edu Garcia for a reported fee of $1,50,000.

It was only a four-month journey, but it was one that has already been filled with memories. Our first ever ISL goal, those set-pieces, the class on the ball will be missed. Adios and good luck, @Edu_Garcia90, we'll always love you! @bengalurufc @WestBlockBlues #GraciasGarcia
— Aaditya Narayan (@Aaditya_LFC) February 23, 2018

I posted this on FB after he'd played only two games for @bengalurufc. That was the kind of impression he made on everyone. @Edu_Garcia90 it wasn't just me, you made a lot of people happy and proud. Good luck in China. As they say, Once a Blue, always a Blue. #GraciasGarcia pic.twitter.com/pdbbsdEdgT
— Aaditya Narayan (@Aaditya_LFC) February 23, 2018

@bengalurufc got the reward of their better recruitment policy which most ISL and ileague lack of. https://t.co/nYni1mA2Kc
— Samrat Rai 7⃣ (@RaiSamrat7) February 23, 2018

Bengaluru FC's @Edu_Garcia90 joins Chinese League One side Zhejiang Lǜchéng. The deal makes Bengaluru the first Indian side to receive a transfer fee from a foreign club. He was Bengaluru's lowest paid foreigner. #GraciasGarcia #IndianFootball
— Naveen Peter (@peterspeaking) February 23, 2018

This is great for @Edu_Garcia90 and @ZJGreentownFC and for @bengalurufc . Apparently its also a landmark for #IndianFootball.
There's just the tiny issue of the fans.
When are we ever going to see a settled @bengalurufc side where such crucial players are retained? https://t.co/aYaZ4uG8Lf
— Anirban Datta-Roy (@clixbyman) February 23, 2018

Sad to see a player like @Edu_Garcia90 go but I think it's smart business from @bengalurufc. His form & game time has dipped in the second half of the season. Probably belongs at a higher level

1-9 games: 2.5 xA, 19 key pass, 4 assists
9-16 games: 1.45 xA, 4 key pass, 1 assist
— Amrit (@SgtSaltnPeppa) February 23, 2018

Surely a loss for @bengalurufc. @Edu_Garcia90 has been an orchestrator for the side. But on the contrary, a positive move for #IndianFootball....things getting professional! :D 1st ever transfer fee from an International club!! https://t.co/OSkPLg65DR
— Anubhav Roda (@anubhav_roda) February 23, 2018

The day has come when @bengalurufc player is bought by overseas club for an amount. Our first goal scorer of ISL is making the move.
— Santhosh Udupa (@udupa_tuttu) February 23, 2018

16 crores for a guy ypu got for free and paid him less than 1cr wages. Great deal. Win win for everyone @WestBlockBlues @bengalurufc
— Ishan Chutani (@IChutani) February 23, 2018

So Bengaluru FC received close to 98 lakhs in transfer fee for a player who was on a salary of 57 lakhs. Crazy business!
— Manasi Pathak (@ThatUnitedLady) February 23, 2018

That’s historic!! @bengalurufc in the right direction to become a top football club 👍🏽 https://t.co/lUkX6LPnmM
— Yash (@yashm7) February 23, 2018

Edu Garcia moves to Chinese side Zhejiang Lucheng from @bengalurufc. First Indian club to earn transfer fee from a foreign side. #IndianFootball
— Sandeep Menon (@ImTheMenon) February 23, 2018

@Edu_Garcia90 Thank You..
Good Luck in China ... @bengalurufc a proud transfer ever in history… https://t.co/aNcfidiQwI
— Manju KB (@ManjuKB182) February 23, 2018

Apparently Bengaluru FC got $1,50,000 for Edu Garcia transfer.
It's the first time an Indian club gets an actual transfer fee for any player.
Chennayin got a small fee for selling Mendoza, but this we can say is a profitable business for BFC.#Indianfootball
— Bino K Biji (@Binokbiji) February 23, 2018