Gonzalo's origins: this is how his 2 years as a player in Argentina were

Gonzalo García is, today, one of the most surprising footballers in the world and a revelation for Real Madrid. The homegrown Madridist has had a crazy Club World Cup and has now earned a spot in the starting eleven. However, his rise has been marked by important decisions, such as moving to Argentina at the beginning of his career.

"I was quite young, but because of my father's job I lived in Argentina for two years and that's where I started playing soccer." That's what he answered to an Argentine journalist about this stage in his story as a footballer. "Yes, I started at Santa Bárbara in Tigre," finished the current footballer for the Chamartín side.

For many, this story is extremely surprising, since they didn't know that he had ever been in the South American country. Now, having become the great revelation and Madridist star, the results of his growth are clear.

Gonzalo went through Argentina

It's no news to anyone that soccer in South America is among the best and most complete in talent development. Just looking at the Madridist market itself, the arrival of Franco Mastantuono from River is a clear example. That's why Gonzalo's development in this soccer makes it clear why he has climbed so high.

The decision that both he and his father had to make was something that marked him during the two years he spent with this team. Obviously, even though it wasn't much, getting to know a little bit of one of the most soccer-loving countries in the world is a privilege.

Today, he is praised by journalists and media all over the world who are already keeping an eye on the homegrown player for the season. Alonso now has a tough job deciding who should start up front. Especially against a PSG that has barely qualified, but is waiting for the white team.

His continuity is key

For Madridists, Gonzalo's participation can't be something fleeting and they ask Xabi to rely on meritocracy. With this, we could be witnessing the rise of a new homegrown player succeeding at Real Madrid.