Borussia Dortmund ready to pay €30m for Real Madrid talent but club demands €60m | OneFootball

Transfer interest around Gonzalo Garcia is beginning to intensify, but Real Madrid have made one thing absolutely clear that they are not prepared to let their academy talent leave on the cheap.

Recent developments from AS suggest that Borussia Dortmund have now entered the race for the young forward, identifying him as a potential attacking reinforcement. 

In fact, the Bundesliga side are reportedly willing to invest around €30 million to secure his services.

However, Real Madrid’s position has quickly cooled any immediate optimism around a deal.

Real Madrid’s asking price

According to the outlet, the club have set a valuation of €60 million for the striker, showing how highly they rate Gonzalo and position him among the most valuable talents to emerge from their academy in recent years.

It is said that while Real Madrid are open to player sales when it suits the squad’s long-term structure, they are increasingly selective about the terms. 

In Gonzalo’s case, they are willing to negotiate, but only from a position of strength.

That message was made evident during a recent visit from an Italian club, whose representatives travelled to Valdebebas to explore the availability of several Madrid players and as per sources, among those discussed was Garcia.

Borussia Dortmund are interested in Gonzalo Garcia. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

When asked about his valuation during those talks, Madrid’s response was €60 million. 

The figure effectively sets the benchmark for any club hoping to enter serious negotiations and highlights the club’s refusal to undervalue its assets.

Real Madrid’s statement of intent

For Dortmund, this presents both an opportunity and a challenge, as the German side has built a reputation for developing young talent, and Garcia could fit that model perfectly. 

But unless they are prepared to significantly increase their offer, a deal looks difficult at this stage.

Ultimately, this is less about one transfer and more about a statement of intent. 

Real Madrid are making it clear that their academy products are no longer viewed as expendable assets.

Rather, they are investments, and any club hoping to acquire them will have to pay accordingly.