Not Mbappé, not Vinícius, the player who has surprised the most in the team's trials

Finally, after waiting a few weeks, Xabi Alonso now has the entire Real Madrid squad available. The players have returned to Valdebebas to undergo the traditional medical tests. Among all the squad members, Gonzalo has been the player who has surprised with a physique superior to Mbappé's and Vinícius's.

Ramón Álvarez de Mon, a contributor to Defensa Central's YouTube channel, mentioned on his X account: "Gonzalo's legs". Along with these words, Ramón de Mon added an image to show the forward's physique. Positioned on a treadmill, the image shows the leg muscles of the Club World Cup star.

This is a clear indication that, during the holidays, Gonzalo hasn't stopped working out. After proving his worth at the World Cup, Gonzalo has focused on continuing to improve. Even though he has to compete with Endrick for minutes, Gonzalo hasn't seemed worried.

Gonzalo's commitment

At 21 years old, Gonzalo García was last season's revelation for Real Madrid. Trained in the youth academy since 2014, Gonzalo was drafted by Xabi to play in the Club World Cup. A tournament where he managed to get playing time after the absence of Kylian Mbappé and Endrick.

In 450 min. (450 minutes) played, Gonzalo achieved the impressive record of 4 goals and 1 assist. These numbers earned him Xabi Alonso's complete trust. The coach even went so far as to compare him to legends like Raúl González Blanco.

Despite his age, Gonzalo has shown that he is an extremely mature and focused player. Instead of using his vacation to rest, Gonzalo has been training. This is a clear sign of his intentions to succeed and earn a place at Real Madrid.

The breakout season

Although he won't be a starter due to Mbappé's presence, Gonzalo is ready for the upcoming season. His commitment to tracking back and helping on defense makes him a valuable player for Xabi Alonso. It only remains to be seen, during the season, how much playing time the coach will give Gonzalo.