Juventus have been interested in signing Gonzalo Garcia since the striker impressed at the Club World Cup about a year ago, and the Bianconeri have continued to monitor his progress.
Real Madrid refused to sell the forward last summer and decided to keep him in their squad, leaving Juventus to pursue other attacking options. However, the situation has now changed, with the Spanish club reportedly prepared to allow Garcia to leave during the current transfer window.
Real Betis Lead the Race
Jose Mourinho is reportedly willing to sanction Garcia’s departure, but Juventus now face strong competition for his signature. According to TuttoJuve, Real Betis are leading the race to sign the striker and are close to completing a deal.
Betis have already signed Fran Garcia from Real Madrid and are now looking to add Gonzalo Garcia to their squad, believing he would be an ideal fit for their attacking options.
The report states that Real Madrid have opened the door for the transfer after Betis agreed to include both a buy-back clause and a sell-on clause as part of the proposed agreement. Those terms have reportedly helped move the negotiations closer to completion.
Juventus Must Act Quickly
If Juventus remain serious about signing Garcia, they may need to move quickly to prevent Betis from completing the transfer. The striker is still regarded as a player capable of strengthening the Bianconeri’s attack, but time is becoming an important factor.
Juventus have been heavily focused on attempting to bring Randal Kolo Muani back to the club, and that pursuit could leave them vulnerable to missing out on other targets.
Should the Bianconeri fail to make a decisive move, Garcia is expected to complete his transfer to Real Betis. Juventus will therefore need to decide whether to intensify their interest or continue prioritising other attacking options as they reshape their squad for the new season.