Didac Aguirre This is Gonzalo García's new contract with Real Madrid: the signing is imminent
Everything you need to know about the imminent deal Gonzalo García will sign with Real Madrid
After the signings made since the beginning of the summer, Real Madrid's priorities have changed. Before the start of the season, the club is now focused on departures and, above all, on contract renewals. According to information from the newspaper AS, Gonzalo is close to signing a new contract with Real Madrid until 2030.
A move that is not at all a surprise after his breakthrough during the Club World Cup. As the Golden Boot of the tournament, Gonzalo made a statement at the first team's table. Aware of the interest Gonzalo caused after the World Cup, Real Madrid has set a €1 billion clause for him.
According to what we know at Defensa Central, at least 3 major Premier League teams inquired about Gonzalo. However, the forward only had the desire to stay at Real Madrid. A desire that, with his signature still pending, is close to becoming a reality.
A deserved reward
Joining Real Madrid's youth academy at just 10 years old (3 ft. 3 in.), Gonzalo García has grown remarkably. Since 2014, not counting his brief stint at Mallorca's youth academy, Gonzalo has kept loyal to Real Madrid. This loyalty has been reflected in his numbers with Castilla, achieving the astonishing total of 30 goals.
Although his role in the World Cup was as a substitute, the absences of Mbappé and Endrick gave him an opportunity. In 450 minutes played (450 min), Gonzalo scored 4 goals and provided 1 assist. Numbers that ended up winning over even the coach himself, Xabi Alonso.
His imminent new contract is proof of the trust the club has in him. The only question that remains is the jersey number he will use for next season. Since he can't wear Castilla's number 30, Gonzalo will have to choose his new number as soon as possible.
Making history
Although several people put the number 9 on Gonzalo's back, Real Madrid hasn't revealed anything about it. The youth academy product, clearly, will have to compete against an Endrick who hasn't left this summer. While the Brazilian's talent is remarkable, Gonzalo is ready to make history at just 21 years old.
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