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Real Madrid retains buy-back option for García and Palacios from Fulham

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 9:00 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Real Madrid retains buy-back option for García and Palacios from Fulham

Summary

Real Madrid has officially transferred Gonzalo García and César Palacios to Fulham, with the deal finalized on August 4, 2026. As part of the agreement, Madrid retains 30% of any future sale and has a right of first refusal. This clause enables Los Blancos to re-sign both players starting in the summer of 2027, should they perform well in the Premier League. The move comes at the request of Fulham’s new head coach, Álvaro Arbeloa.

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Key Details

•Gonzalo García and César Palacios transferred to Fulham on August 4, 2026.
•Real Madrid retains 30% of future sales for both players.
•Madrid has a right of first refusal starting in summer 2027.
•The transfer follows the appointment of Álvaro Arbeloa as Fulham's head coach.

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9:00 PMYahoo Sports — When Real Madrid will have the option to re-sign Gonzalo García & César Palacios

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An insight into the finer details of the agreement reached between La Liga giants Real Madrid and Fulham over the transfers of Gonzalo García and César Palacios has been forthcoming online.This come...
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