Josip Brekalo was set to leave Fiorentina and go on a one-year loan to Getafe, with an option for Getafe to purchase him. Brekalo would have signed a three-year contract with the Madrid club. However, the deal fell through at the last moment because Getafe did not want to cover more than 60% of Brekalo's salary, which amounts to around two million euros annually.

Josip Brekalo was close to a loan move from Fiorentina to Getafe. The deal was almost finalized but fell through about an hour before the transfer window closed in Italy and Spain. Getafe was reportedly willing to cover 60% of Brekalo's salary, but Fiorentina demanded more. Brekalo would have signed a three-year contract with Getafe if the deal had gone through.