We have renewal. Gonzalo García has renewed his contract with Real Madrid until 2030. As reported by Diario AS and confirmed by Grada 3, the agreement between the club and the player is complete. The youth player (who arrived in 2014) always wanted to stay at Valdebebas; there was no other option for him. In addition, the 21-year-old will have a €1 billion release clause. Total protection, just in case. He is undoubtedly the surprise of last season, along with Raúl Asencio. First, he broke all records with Castilla. Then, he knocked on the door of the first team at the Club World Cup. He has earned his place. His contract extension demonstrates the full confidence of the Merengue club.
Gonzalo and a historic record in the First Division
It was a dream season for young Gonzalo, although he got off to a shaky start. Under the tutelage of Raúl González Blanco at Castilla, the striker began with doubts, although he had an excuse. At the start of the season, the Madrid native broke a bone in his face and had to wear a mask. But as soon as he took it off, no one could stop him. A superhero, but with his face uncovered. Because yes, the youth player saved the reserve team from relegation with his goals.
Castilla needed to be saved, and he was there. Gonzalo broke records in the Primera Federación. With his 25 goals, the student of a double degree in Business Administration and Business Analytics (specializing in Big Data) has become the top scorer in the history of the Primera RFEF in a single season. He also made history at Valdebebas. His 25 goals, scored in the regular season of the Third Division, equal those of Mariano Díaz in the 2015-16 season.
It was a rain of goals. They didn’t stop. “This kid is incredible,” they say at the Ciudad Deportiva. Between the 10th and 23rd matchdays, ‘Gonzalito’ found the net 20 times. 20 goals in 11 games, including two pokers (when he scores four times in the same game) and a hat-trick. “An animal.”
📊 | Gonzalo García in 2024/25:
• 30 goals
• 6 assists
• 0.88 G/A per 90
• Castilla top scorer
• Primera Federación All-time top scorer with 25 goals
• #FIFACWC top scorer
GG30 🔥 pic.twitter.com/7xDx81SSbx
— Real Madrid Fabrica (@FabricaMadrid) July 17, 2025
Magical night at Butarque
During the season, Gonzalo was able to show his stuff with the first team. In the 2023-24 season, the Madrid native had already tasted the sweetness of the first team against Cádiz and Granada. But this year, Carlo Ancelotti counted on him a little more. He appeared first on some call-up lists. Then, in February, the Italian decided to throw him back into the lion’s den. And the youth player did not disappoint.
On that night of February 5, Gonzalo García showed that he was ready to take the next step. In the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey against Leganés, Real Madrid was heading for extra time after leading 0-2 against the Pepineros. But the number 30 had other ideas. Gonzalo, who had come on in the 82nd minute, saved the day for Los Blancos in the 93rd minute. From a cross into the box, the youngster rose high above the Butarque crowd and sent his team into the semi-finals with a header.
Last-minute drama, Real Madrid style! 🔥
Gonzalo García scores his debut goal for Real Madrid with a stunning last-minute winner, sealing a 3-2 victory over Leganés and a spot in the #CopaDelRey semi-finals! 💥#CopaDelReyOnFanCode pic.twitter.com/AwnPDMIr8c
— FanCode (@FanCode) February 6, 2025
Xabi Alonso’s complete confidence
Months later, Gonzalo got another chance with Ancelotti. With La Liga already decided, the youth player had opportunities. He even got an assist at the Sánchez Pizjuan, but that was it. There was nothing else until a certain Xabi Alonso took charge of the team. In the United States, everything changed.
The Tolosa native decided to take him to the Club World Cup. At first, he was going to play a secondary role. However, Kylian Mbappé’s acute gastroenteritis threw Xabi’s plans into disarray. Or so we all thought. The coach had an ace up his sleeve: Gonzalo García. He didn’t hesitate. He started against Al Hilal and, after half an hour, following a great run, he scored. A star was born, Gonzalo was born.
🚨⚽️ 𝐆𝐎𝐀𝐋 | Real Madrid 1-0 Al Hilal (Gonzalo Garcia 34′) pic.twitter.com/x6e9ahfT9q
— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) June 18, 2025
And he continued to impress. Against Pachuca, he provided an assist. Against Salzburg, he chipped the ball over the keeper and into the net. Juventus? Another header. And against Borussia Dortmund, he scored with a killer finish, then another. No one could stop him. So much so that at the end of the tournament, the 21-year-old finished as the top scorer with four goals. He arrived as a substitute and left as an idol.
GONZALO GARCÍA, YOU WERE BORN ✨🔥
🔗 https://t.co/SAzl1Q3bcE@FIFACWC | All matches free at https://t.co/OFe1FpBGjK #FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld pic.twitter.com/jJlJjhXLN0
— DAZN Spain (@DAZN_ES) June 27, 2025
The Premier League and the ‘9’…
His performance in the Club World Cup sparked interest from half of Europe, including the Premier League. Sources confirm to Grada 3 that several English teams, including some from the Top Six, came out fighting for him. A few days ago, Gonzalo García had a release clause of just €50 million. Almost nothing in today’s market. That’s why Madrid secured him. If a team wants him, the answer is simple: a billion, or nothing.
So Gonzalo is staying. Although there is still something to be decided: his shirt number. According to Onda Cero, the striker will wear the number ‘9’ left vacant by Kylian Mbappé. However, the club denies that this decision has been made. If he does wear it, he would be the first youth player (and Spaniard) to wear it since Roberto Soldado (2007-08 season). But for now, patience.