Real Madrid Confidencial Xabi Alonso rules out signing a top striker for Gonzalo, he is 32 years old and will not come
Gonzalo García's great potential may have convinced the Madridist coach
In recent hours, several media outlets have mentioned the option of Niclas Füllkrug for the offensive line of Real Madrid. Xabi Alonso, who's already starting to shape his major project, considers it essential to have a box striker. The intention was to sign a rotation forward who would adapt to the needs of the coach and the team at different moments of the upcoming season.
After Joselu's departure, who fulfilled that role last season, the white club is looking for a similar profile. They wanted a striker with instinct inside the box and who understands his role within a team full of talent for the next season. While Ante Budimir's name has gained strength, in recent hours Niclas Füllkrug has also been mentioned.
Xabi Alonso has clear who the backup number nine is
"We've already got him, the kid is very good...", Xabi Alonso reportedly told Florentino Pérez after the match against Pachuca. The footballer is showing that he's ready to get quality minutes in this Real Madrid and that he can be a necessary resource.
He may not be the best technically, but Gonzalo García plays very well with his back to goal and knows how to read plays very well. Surrounded by the best players in the world, his performance will be very good. In fact, against Pachuca he provided the assist for the second goal and created the first goal.
Gonzalo García is aware that he's living the opportunity of his life and doesn't want to waste it. He keeps working harder than anyone to be useful for the team and convince Xabi Alonso. The coach, until not long ago, was asking for a finisher, but now he has his ideal man.
Taking advantage of Kylian Mbappé's absence
Gonzalo García didn't travel to the United States to be a starter, but the virus that affected Kylian Mbappé has worked out very well for the youth player. The player is the one who sets the example for the rest, not the other way around. He has already shown it this season with Castilla, where he has been crowned top scorer.
Gonzalo's touch so that Arda Güler could finish with his right foot to the far post was proof that Xabi Alonso will trust him. All this happened with Rodrygo Goes on the bench without playing any minutes and an Endrick who's still recovering in Madrid.
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