Leeds take Garcia on trial

Argentine defender handed chance to impress against Boro

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Leeds take Garcia on trial

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Leeds United have confirmed they have taken free agent Argentine defender Walter Garcia on trial.

The 25-year-old is searching for a new club after spending the back end of the MLS season with New York Red Bulls.

Garcia is much travelled, having played his football in Russia, Italy and Uruguay prior to joining the West Yorkshire outfit.

The stopper will make his Leeds bow in the behind-closed-doors match with Middlesbrough on Tuesday.

Manager Simon Grayson will be hoping Garcia impresses as much as his compatriot Luciano Becchio.

Becchio joined Leeds on trial and went on to sign a three-year contract and become a first-team regular alongside Jermaine Beckford.

"Walter is a player we've been made aware of," Grayson told the club's official website. "He's been training with us and will play against Boro."