Real Madrid youngster now ‘almost sure' to stay with the club for next season
Real Madrid youngster now 'almost sure' to stay with the club for next season
A breakthrough member of the attacking ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid looks set to be afforded a first-team berth for the 2025/26 campaign.
That's according to the reliable Mario Cortegana of The Athletic, who points towards Gonzalo García as the player in question.
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Youngster Gonzalo has of course seen his name suddenly cast into the spotlight across Spain over the last couple of weeks.
This comes after a bout of illness on the part of Kylian Mbappé opened the door for the striker to step into a prominent role at the Club World Cup.
And to say that Gonzalo has since taken advantage of this opportunity would be putting it lightly.
All told, across three appearances at the tournament to date, the Blancos youth product has racked up two goals and an assist.
And his performances across these outings, it would appear, could prove enough to secure for Gonzalo a place in Xabi Alonso's squad for the long-term.
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As per a report from the aforementioned Mario Cortegana, despite claims to the contrary in the media of late:
'Gonzalo Garcia was expected to leave Real Madrid but after a breakout CWC those who know him best at the club are now 'almost sure' he will stay.'
Conor Laird – GSFN
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