Confirmed: Real Madrid forward joins Premier League side | OneFootball

Real Madrid have been working hard to seal departures in recent weeks, but developments have been relatively slow given the complicated negotiations involved.

One of the players whom the club have looked to actively sell is Gonzalo Garcia, and late last night they officially confirmed the move going through.

“Real Madrid CF and Fulham FC have agreed to the transfer of our player Gonzalo García,” they stated, officially stating that the player has left the club.

An economically sound transfer

While Real Madrid’s official statement does not include any information on the transfer fee involved in Gonzalo’s move to England, it has been widely speculated that the club have made a solid profit on the academy graduate.

Real Madrid have made a good profit. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

The initial speculated fee was expected to be close to €70 million, but Los Blancos did not want to lose complete control of the player’s rights. 

What progressed next was a new structuring of the deal where Fulham secure only 70% of the striker’s rights for a sum of €40 million. While he will indeed be a permanent signing, Real Madrid will continue to hold some stake in the player’s future transfers.

Leaving as a bona fide success

Unlike most departures at Real Madrid which are triggered by the player either underperforming or ageing, the sale of Gonzalo Garcia is of one who was a success without doubt.

One of La Fabrica’s best striker talents in recent years. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

The youngster arrived at the club in 2014 when he was just 10 years of age and has been at Real Madrid for eleven years. He gradually rose the ranks, and his crowning moment came at the FIFA Club World Cup.

In the tournament where Kylian Mbappe was largely unavailable, Garcia stepped up with decisive goals game after game and made his presence known as a serious contender for a first-team place.

Last season, he may not have been a starter but he was crucial as a substitute and often left his mark when called on by the manager to make an impact. He now leaves for a starting role at Fulham and will hope to make a lasting impression that can propel his career to greater heights.