Enrique Sanz Gonzalo, decision made about him regarding his future at Real Madrid
Gonzalo stays in Madrid, the door to a possible loan is closed, and he looks set to be the number 9
One of the decisions that had Madridists extremely attached to what would happen was about who would wear the number 9. This way, the decision to give Modric's number 10 to Mbappé left this question on the table. That's why the decision has been made for Gonzalo García to wear this number, according to Defensa Central.
Obviously, this is quite a controversial decision since he's a footballer who has only been able to show his qualities recently. It was mainly through his performance in the Club World Cup and the trust Alonso has in him. However, for a sector of Madridists, it's also excellent news to see a homegrown player progress so much.
Gonzalo has earned it
The player from the Merengue academy has been one of the best the club has had in recent years. His performance in the reserve team was reflected through his last campaign with Raúl, where he exploded in a big way. However, it was his performance in the Club World Cup where he showed his best version, being the tournament's top scorer.
With four goals and one assist, he was essential to the team's great achievements and progress in this tournament. That's why, in the end, the decision was made for the player to stay at the Merengue institution and, with that, take on this jersey number.
Other great players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, or even Mbappé recently wore this number. He's expected to have much more prominence this season, where he'll be essential in anchoring rival defenders. He has climbed practically every section of the Merengue academy and today can fulfill his dream of being a first-team player.
Much is expected of him
As is logical for a footballer of this profile, he's expected to have prominence and, above all, a performance worthy of a team like Madrid. A footballer who, like few others, can feel the colors and the crest of the best team in the world because he came up from the bottom. Some might even consider him the new Raúl because of his qualities and love for the institution.
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