Xabi Alonso convinces him, he stays in Madrid and rejects offers for his transfer

Gonzalo García is proving to be one of the biggest surprises for Real Madrid at the Club World Cup. The young forward has seized his opportunity and has earned Xabi Alonso's trust.

Three starts, two goals, one assist, and a surprising consistency in his performances. That has been the academy player's output in the group stage.

Against Al Hilal, Pachuca, and Salzburg, Gonzalo has shown character, talent, and scoring ability. Everything Real Madrid looks for in a young forward.

Goodbye to the loan: Xabi wants him in the first team

Gonzalo traveled to the United States as just another academy player drafted. His future seemed to point toward a loan.

Clubs like Celta, Getafe, and Osasuna were paying close attention. There was also interest from clubs in the five major European leagues. After his display in the tournament, the outlook has changed completely.

Xabi Alonso already sees him as a player ready to stay in the first team. His performance has been so strong that the offers have cooled off.

The coach values his goal-scoring instinct, his intelligence in the box, and his defensive commitment. He considers him a complete forward and the type of pure "9" that was missing from the squad and that was being considered with players like Budimir.

Compared to Raúl and supported in Valdebebas

Xabi Alonso made it clear after the last match: “He's the typical number nine who reminds me of Raúl. Always well positioned, with a strong work ethic.”

Gonzalo, who came up through the academy, is clear that his goal is to stay. He is willing to compete, grow, and make the most of every minute.

Raúl, who knows him very well from his time at Castilla, has also shown his support. He sent him a message after his goal against Salzburg.

There are high hopes for him at Valdebebas. His potential is enormous and his profile is highly regarded within the club.

Xabi will have the final say, but everything suggests that Gonzalo will stay in the first team. From promise to reality in three matches. Real Madrid may have found a new future "9," all thanks to an opportunity he has known how to seize.