Real Madrid transfers striker Gonzalo García to Fulham for up to 40 million euros
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Real Madrid has officially transferred striker Gonzalo García to English club Fulham, managed by Álvaro Arbeloa.
- Gonzalo joined Real Madrid at age 10 and spent eleven seasons with the club, winning a Club World Cup and a league title.
- The transfer fee could reach 40 million euros, with Real Madrid retaining 30% of the player's rights.
Real Madrid has confirmed the transfer of young striker Gonzalo García to Fulham, the English club managed by former Real Madrid player Álvaro Arbeloa. Gonzalo, who joined Real Madrid's academy at the tender age of 10, spent eleven seasons developing within the club's structure.
During his time with the senior team, Gonzalo contributed to Real Madrid's success, securing a Club World Cup title and a league championship. The club expressed gratitude for his exemplary representation of Real Madrid's values, commitment, and dedication throughout his tenure.
Gonzalo has always represented the values of Real Madrid in an exemplary manner. Our club thanks him for his commitment and dedication over all these years.
"Gonzalo has always represented the values of Real Madrid in an exemplary manner. Our club thanks him for his commitment and dedication over all these years," the club stated on its website. Real Madrid added that the club "will always be his home" and wished him and his family the best in this new chapter.
The transfer is reportedly valued at up to 40 million euros, with Real Madrid securing a 30% sell-on clause for the Madrid-born player. This move opens a path for Gonzalo to develop further in the Premier League, mirroring the career trajectory of his current manager, Arbeloa, who also returned to Real Madrid after a successful spell at Liverpool.
Real Madrid, which will always be his home, wishes him and his family the best in this new stage of his life.
Originally published by La Vanguardia in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.