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29 Jul 2026 17:21-04:00
Premier League side Fulham are prepared to make a lucrative offer to secure Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Garcia. However, while the English outfit want to acquire all of the youngster's registration rights, the Spanish giants are determined to retain a percentage of his ownership to benefit from any future moves, creating a significant hurdle in the ongoing negotiations.
Fulham prepare massive bid for Garcia
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Madrid aim to retain future rights
Garcia started the pre-season campaign strongly, aiming to convince Jose Mourinho he deserves a permanent spot. The forward caught the manager's attention by scoring during a friendly against Leganes last Wednesday.
His youth track record is impressive; Garcia has made 73 appearances for Real Madrid Castilla, scoring 30 goals, while also netting 13 times in 51 overall appearances for the club.
Furthermore, withhis current contract running until June 2030, Madrid hold significant leverage. However, an overbooking of attacking options has forced strategic sales. Madrid prefer to maintain a foothold in his future, hoping to replicate agreements used for players like Nico Paz by selling only half of his rights.
Arbeloa demands full control of transfer
The main complication stems from Fulham holding a completely different vision for the proposed transfer. Alvaro Arbeloa, who previously managed Garcia during his time as the Castilla head coach, has specifically requested the striker to lead his attacking line in England. Arbeloa wants to build his new team around the familiar forward, which is why Fulham are insisting on acquiring the entirety of his rights.
The Premier League side have no desire to worry about restructuring their attack next year if Garcia fulfils his immense potential. They want absolute control over his registration, directly clashing with the established transfer policy that Madrid have successfully implemented for their brightest academy graduates over the past few transfer windows.
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What next for Garcia and Madrid?
While both clubs remain engaged in tense negotiations, the respective stances of Fulham and Madrid are gradually moving closer. It appears highly likely that Garcia will pack his bags and complete a move to the Premier League in the coming days. The only unresolved detail is the exact formula of the deal and whether Madrid will ultimately surrender full ownership.