Real Madrid Confidencial Important notice about Gonzalo's future, there may be a surprise: 'I have no knowledge'
Gonzalo's situation remains uncertain, with significant developments
Gonzalo has managed to secure a spot in Xabi Alonso's starting eleven at least in the Club World Cup. The Madrid youth academy product has been able to take advantage of Mbappé's and Endrick's absences so far. His performance has even led him to bench Rodrygo.
Many are already speculating about his future and whether he'll stay with the first team this coming week. Xabi Alonso arrived at Real Madrid requesting a center forward to strengthen the attacking area. However, Gonzalo could become the reference point they were looking for.
He has gone from it being clear that he was going to leave this summer to starting to earn an unexpected place. In fact, he was going to get minutes in the World Cup, but it wasn't expected that he'd have such a big impact. However, Mario Cortegana has issued a warning regarding his situation.
It seems that he'll finally stay, that's what's currently being rumored in the halls of Valdebebas. The journalist has warned that "I'm not aware that Real Madrid has stopped looking for a forward." So a '9' could still arrive and leave him without minutes for the next campaign.
The search for a new Joselu remains active
It's true that Gonzalo has broken through and could stay with the first team under Xabi Alonso. However, at Real Madrid they're still looking for a forward more in the style of Joselu. The young Madrid striker doesn't fit the same profile as the Galician, and they're still searching.
Mario Cortegana has indicated that the club still hasn't made any decision regarding the forward. Neither whether Gonzalo will finally stay nor if a new Joselu will arrive this summer. That's why they wouldn't have canceled the search for a possible striker.
In fact, an exit isn't ruled out, either on loan or a sale with a preferential buy-back option. This way, he could rack up important minutes as happened to Nico Paz at Como. That way, he could continue with a progression that he has shown to be very good in the World Cup.
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