Real's Gonzalo Garcia moves to Fulham for €40 million
The young Spanish striker has left Madrid to continue his career in the Premier League, where a familiar face will be managing him from the sidelines.
The young Spanish striker has left Madrid to continue his career in the Premier League, where a familiar face will be managing him from the sidelines.
Spanish striker Gonzalo Garcia (22) is officially a new player for English Premier League side Fulham. The London club confirmed the transfer from Real Madrid for €40 million, bringing an end to negotiations that had been ongoing over the past few weeks.
With this deal, Fulham acquires 70 percent of the player's rights, while Real Madrid has retained some influence over his future. Gonzalo has signed a contract with his new club until 2031, both parties confirmed in a statement on August 4, 2026.
Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa, a former Real Madrid player, has insisted on bringing in his young compatriot ever since he took charge of the team. Gonzalo was one of his main priorities in the transfer window.
For the 22-year-old, who scored 13 goals for the first team of the Royal club, the move to the Premier League represents an opportunity for significantly more playing time. This was precisely the key motivation for all parties involved to make the transfer happen.
Gonzalo immediately joins the squad and makes himself available to manager Arbeloa. His main goal is to make his debut in his new colors as soon as possible, and the first opportunity could come on August 24, 2026, in a match against Chelsea.
Interestingly, Chelsea is managed by Xabi Alonso, another familiar face from Real Madrid. It was under Alonso's guidance that Gonzalo worked in Madrid, which adds extra spice to a potential debut.