Key Takeaways:
- Fulham have agreed to pay nearly €40 million to sign Real Madrid striker Gonzalo García
- Real Madrid will retain part of García’s rights and a future buy-back option, with his valuation approaching €60 million
- César Palacios from Real Madrid Castilla is set to join Fulham for €7 million, bringing the total income for Real Madrid to around €50 million for both players
Major Transfer Developments Between Fulham and Real Madrid
Fulham are on the verge of securing the signature of Real Madrid striker Gonzalo García for close to €40 million. The proposed agreement includes Real Madrid keeping 30% of a future transfer as well as an option to re-sign him. This structure places García’s total valuation at nearly €60 million in the context of the deal.
🚨⚪️⚫️ BREAKING: Gonzalo García to Fulham, here we go! Deal completed with Real Madrid.
◉ €40m fixed fee.
◉ €2m future add-ons.
◉ 30% sell-on clause to Real.
◉ Matching rights for Real Madrid.Up next: Cesar Palacios to Fulham, being completed shortly. 🔜🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/hVhJiHEVpZ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 30, 2026
Details of Negotiations and Additional Transfers
The final aspects of the transactions are said to be under discussion, with both clubs nearing completion of another significant move. Fulham are also targeting Real Madrid Castilla player César Palacios, preparing to invest €7 million for his transfer. The combined proceeds from both outgoing players will amount to about €50 million for Real Madrid, who will similarly possess a buy-back clause for Palacios.
Impact and Background
Gonzalo García had been impressing in training under the guidance of José Mourinho, with the Real Madrid manager expressing a preference to keep the striker in his squad due to his attributes. Despite this, Fulham’s offer ultimately persuaded Real Madrid to proceed with the transfer process.
