Key Takeaways
- Gonzalo García has fallen out of favour at Real Madrid since Xabi Alonso left the club
- Borussia Dortmund have joined Eintracht Frankfurt and VfB Stuttgart in tracking the 22-year-old striker
- Real Madrid are holding out for €60 million, double the amount Dortmund are reportedly prepared to offer
Gonzalo García is planning to leave Real Madrid. The 22-year-old centre forward has slipped out of the first-team picture at the Bernabéu.
The academy graduate enjoyed a breakout moment at the FIFA Club World Cup. He finished as the tournament’s top scorer under Xabi Alonso. However, the manager’s exit ended the striker’s run in the side.
This season has brought limited chances. The Spaniard has found the net only six times in 34 appearances. According to German outlet BILD, the forward now favours a switch to the Bundesliga.
Earlier interest came from Eintracht Frankfurt and VfB Stuttgart. Now Borussia Dortmund have emerged as contenders. Reports in Spain suggest the Westphalians are ready to bid €30 million.
Real Madrid value the player at €60 million. They will not begin serious talks unless the offer matches his market worth. The gap between the two valuations currently blocks any deal.
García signed a contract extension last August. That agreement keeps him at the club until 2030.