In pole position: Borussia Dortmund chase Real gem García | OneFootball

From rising hopeful to bench player: Gonzalo García’s (22) trajectory at Real Madrid is heading downward. While he still impressed at the start of the season, he has almost completely disappeared from the scene under new coach Álvaro Arbeloa (43). The coaching change away from Xabi Alonso (44) marked the turning point for the young striker, who is now barely getting any playing time.

Initially one of the breakout stars, García’s career with Los Blancos has stalled. His dynamism and eye for goal earned him plenty of credit early on, but tactical changes and dwindling minutes have caused him to lose that ground again. Since the current team setup leaves hardly any room for the talented forward, a summer transfer now seems almost inevitable. Only regular playing time at a new club appears likely to make the next step in his career possible.

This season, the striker, who is under contract with the club until 2030, has made 33 appearances across all competitions so far. He has scored six goals and provided two more assists. However, the Spain U21 international has only been allowed to show his abilities over the full 90 minutes on five occasions.

High-profile competition

García’s difficult situation at Real has sparked interest elsewhere. His huge potential makes him a sought-after target on the transfer market. Internationally, VfB Stuttgart and Juventus in particular have set their sights on the attacker. They see him as a worthwhile investment for the future. But there are also prominent suitors within Spain: Real Betis and Real Sociedad are considering a move. Staying in the familiar surroundings of LaLiga could help the striker hit the ground running again without major adjustment difficulties.

According to information from fichajes.net, however, BVB have moved into pole position in the race for García. The Black and Yellows are particularly appealing to the youngster because of their reputation as a breeding ground for talent — an environment that seems tailor-made for the Spaniard’s next step in development.

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While Dortmund see García as the ideal reinforcement for their attacking style of play, the Spanish record champions are still evaluating the structure of the transfer. In order not to lose the jewel for good, Los Blancos favor either a loan move or a sale with a buy-back option. One thing is clear: a departure from Madrid is all but certain, and according to the report, BVB are currently considered the hottest candidate to get the deal done.

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