Fulham are in talks to sign Gonzalo García from Real Madrid, according to a report from The Athletic. This report comes a single day after COPE and others suggested Mourinho wants Gonzalo Garcia to stay.
New Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa is driving the move after working closely with the striker in Madrid’s academy and first team. The two could reunite in west London this summer.
Gonzalo’s future has been under discussion for months. Real Madrid had planned for him to leave before José Mourinho arrived,
but the new manager wanted to evaluate him during preseason first.
Again, Mourinho is said to rate the 22-year-old, but cannot promise consistent first-team minutes. The decision has now been left to the player.
Fulham are looking to strengthen up front following Raúl Jiménez’s departure, and Gonzalo has emerged as a priority target.
Real Madrid are not expected to relinquish full control of the striker. Any agreement would likely include a buy-back clause or matching rights, similar to previous academy departures.
After winning the Club World Cup Golden Boot last summer, Gonzalo signed a new contract through 2030. Despite that long-term deal, regular playing time remains difficult to guarantee with Kylian Mbappé leading the line.
A move to Fulham would reunite Gonzalo with the coach who oversaw his development while offering the consistent minutes that may not be available at the Bernabéu.
