PARIS.- The Spanish forward Gonzalo Garcia22 years old, was transferred by the real Madrid to the Fulham English, where he will be coached by his former coach Alvaro Arbeloa, The two clubs announced this Monday.
The ‘White House’ youth player has just finished his best season as a professional, with 8 goals scored, six of them in LaLiga.
Gonzalo signs for the club London until 2031, with one more year optional.
The Spanish press mentions a figure close to 40 million euros (46 million dollars) for the transfer, while Real Madrid would reserve 30% of the player’s rights.
Weeks ago, Fulham entrusted the reins of the team to Arbeloa, who spent the last half-season at Real Madrid.
The Spanish coach has known Gonzalo since both of their years in the white club’s youth team.
“Gonzalo arrived at Real Madrid in 2014 when he was only 10 years old and has been part of our club for eleven seasons. Defending the first team shirt he has won 1 Club World Cup and 1 League“Real Madrid said in a statement.
Chelsea sign Henderson
He Chelsea announced this Monday the signing of the veteran English midfielder Jordan Hendersoncoming from its rival Premier Leaguehe Brentford.
The former captain of Liverpoolwhich was part of the selection of England in it World Cup 2026signed for two years with the London club coached by Xabi Alonso.
“Given the size of the club, the manager, for whom I have great admiration, and the quality of the players, this was a great opportunity that I couldn’t pass up,” said Henderson, 36.
Last week it was confirmed that Henderson had his contract with Brentford terminated after it emerged that the club’s west London rivals Chelsea were interested in his services.
The midfielder won the Premier League and the Champions League with the Liverpool. Let Anfield to sign for the Saudi club Al-Ettifaq in 2023 and six months later he left for Ajax.
Last year he returned to the Premier League with Brentford, signing a two-year contract.
Henderson, who has earned 91 caps, was part of England’s 2026 World Cup squad but only played a few minutes and broke his arm during the tournament.
He joins Alonso’s squad just two days after Chelsea signed the veteran attacker Danny Welbeck coming from the Brighton.
