Former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini on trial with Getafe

Former Arsenal star Mathieu Flamini has been on trial with La Liga side Getafe, club president Angel Torres has confirmed.

The French midfielder is a free agent, having been released by Crystal Palace in the summer.

Spanish newspaper Marca revealed that Flamini has been training with the Spanish club over the last month in a bid to win a contract.

Torres is quoted as saying: "He has come to train two days because [Jose] Bordalas wanted to see how he is doing.

"That he has been a good footballer is undoubted, that is why I have authorised him to train. If it works, we'll talk and if not, then nothing."

Getafe won promotion from the Segunda Division last term and currently sit eighth in the table.