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Gonzalo García leaves Real Madrid, signs with Fulham for €40 million

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 9:02 PM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Gonzalo García leaves Real Madrid, signs with Fulham for €40 million

Summary

Fulham FC confirmed the signing of 22-year-old forward Gonzalo García from Real Madrid on August 3, 2026. The transfer was finalized for a base fee of €40 million plus an additional €2 million in add-ons, with Real Madrid retaining 30% of any future sale. García, who excelled at the FIFA Club World Cup and scored eight goals for Madrid last season, has signed a five-year contract with an option for an extra year. He reunites with coach Álvaro Arbeloa, under whom he previously thrived at Real's youth academy.

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By the Numbers

•Fulham announced García's transfer from Real Madrid on August 3, 2026.
•Transfer fee includes €40 million plus €2 million in potential add-ons.
•García scored 13 goals in 51 appearances for Real Madrid.
•He reunites with Álvaro Arbeloa at Fulham, his former coach.
•Real Madrid retains 30% of any future sale of García.

Latest Updates

9:56 PMESPN Soccer — Fulham sign Real Madrid's García
8:10 PMYahoo Sports — 👋Goodbye to Real Madrid: Gonzalo García signs for Fulham
8:10 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Official: Gonzalo García leaves Real Madrid for the Premier League

What they're saying

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He will reunite with his former coach...It had been in the works for several weeks, and it became official on Monday evening: Gonzalo García is leaving Real Madrid and joining Fulham in the Premier ...
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Fulham FC officially announced the signing of 22-year-old forward Gonzalo García from Real Madrid. The deal was completed for a fixed fee of €40 million plus €2 million in add-ons. In addition, t...
— Yahoo Sports