Gonzalo García has been a key player for Real Madrid in the Club World Cup, and many see him as a first-team striker, but the decision has not yet been made. The team is overbooked and needs some players to leave in order to finalize the squad. The player’s future looks to be at the Santiago Bernabéu, but the Premier League is still on the lookout.
An outstanding World Cup
The absence of Kylian Mbappé due to acute gastroenteritis that sent him to the hospital opened the door for Gonzalo García, who did not waste the opportunity. He started in all six games for the Whites in the tournament and was a key player in all of them given his level of play. In the first game of the tournament, he scored the team’s only goal against Al Hilal. Against Pachuca, he didn’t score, but he provided an assist and helped the team with his movement up front. He found the net again against Salzburg, joining the party with the third goal of the game. The team’s passage to the quarter-finals was thanks to his perfect header from Trent’s cross against Juventus. In the quarter-finals, he opened the scoring against Borussia Dortmund.
His great performance throughout the tournament has been recognized. With four goals, he is crowned top scorer of the Club World Cup. He had the same number of goals as Di María (Benfica), Marcos Leonardo (Al-Hilal) and Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund). But one more assist makes him the top scorer of the tournament. In addition, Gonzalo is the only Real Madrid player in the tournament’s ideal eleven announced by FIFA, forming an attacking duo with Jhon Arias.
Endrick’s decision that affects Gonzalo
Although he is currently injured, Endrick will be available for the start of the league season. The Brazilian striker is clear that he does not want to leave the Whites, even on loan, and wants to fight for minutes, and Xabi could find a place for him on the wing. His decision to stay could force Real Madrid to make a decision about Gonzalo.
The interest he has aroused in the market, mainly in the Premier League, added to the continuity of Endrick, with whom he is not compatible in the same role, could lead the Whites to opt to cash in on Gonzalo García. The coming weeks will be key in his final decision.
The Premier League has not forgotten Gonzalo
Before the Club World Cup, Gonzalo’s departure seemed a done deal, with even the president of Getafe announcing that he had an agreement to sign him. Now the situation has changed, as Real Madrid are considering whether he could be the new Joselu they have been longing for after his great performance in the World Cup. Three English teams want the striker and are waiting for Real Madrid’s decision on the future of the youth player. According to the British media, Sunderland, Leeds, and West Ham are closely monitoring what happens with Gonzalo at Real Madrid.