Fulham Open Talks for Gonzalo García
Fulham have opened talks to sign Real Madrid striker Gonzalo García, with Álvaro Arbeloa pushing to reunite with the Spanish forward at Craven Cottage, according to Mario Cortegana of The Athletic.
Arbeloa Wants Reunion With Former Academy Star
Fulham appointed former Real Madrid manager Álvaro Arbeloa last month to succeed Marco Silva at Craven Cottage. Arbeloa managed Real Madrid from January 12, 2026, to June 9, 2026, before leaving the club, so the manager has a very good relationship with the 22-year-old Spanish striker.
Arbeloa previously coached Gonzalo García in Real Madrid's academy and later at Castilla, playing an important role in the striker's development before his breakthrough into the first team. Arbeloa, regarded as one of the key figures in the player's development, is now leading the talks to bring the player to West London as the first signing of the summer.
Why García Is One of Spain's Top Young Forwards
Gonzalo Garcia is a highly rated prospect in Spain after a breakthrough campaign in the FIFA Club World Cup, where he won the golden boot and led the team into the semifinals.
The player has been featured in 51 games for Real Madrid's first team since 2023 and scored 13 goals and 7 assists. An impressive return for a player who has often competed with some of Europe's biggest stars for minutes, but his opportunities were limited due to the presence of high-profile players like Kylian Mbappé in the striker role.
Fulham Look to Replace Raúl Jiménez
Fulham is pushing for the deal ahead of the next season to bolster the squad following the departure of their key striker Raúl Jiménez to Wolves in this transfer window.
Real Madrid is expected to keep some control or future rights over his future in any possible deal with Fulham.