• Borussia Dortmund have entered the race to sign Real Madrid forward Gonzalo García.
• The 22-year-old has fallen out of favour following a managerial change at the Bernabéu.
• Real Madrid value the centre-forward at €60 million, double Dortmund’s reported €30 million offer.

Real Madrid centre-forward Gonzalo García is weighing up a departure from the Santiago Bernabéu after slipping down the pecking order in recent weeks.

The 22-year-old academy product enjoyed a stellar FIFA Club World Cup tournament, finishing as the competition’s leading marksman. That form raised expectations that he would cement a regular spot in the senior squad. However, a shift in the dugout has derailed those ambitions. Following the sacking of Xabi Alonso – who had previously overseen Bayer Leverkusen – García has found himself on the periphery of the first team.

According to German publication BILD, the striker is now receptive to a switch to the Bundesliga. Despite netting only six times across 34 outings this campaign, interest in his signature is growing. Eintracht Frankfurt and VfB Stuttgart have both been credited with prior interest, yet Borussia Dortmund have now emerged as serious contenders.

Spanish outlets suggest the Westphalian club are ready to table a bid in the region of €30 million. Nevertheless, Los Blancos are reluctant to sanction a cut-price exit. The reigning European champions are holding out for a fee that matches García’s €60 million market valuation.

With such a significant gap between offer and asking price, formal negotiations have yet to commence. Complicating matters further, the forward only penned a contract extension last August, tying him to the Spanish capital until 2030.

• 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.