Football General Manager
- Gonzalo keen to stay at Madrid
- Has four offers from abroad
- Youngster to pen a new deal
Gonzalo is set to remain at Madrid next season and is even likely to nail a spot in the first team. This comes from a report from AS who claim that the youngster has turned down multiple offers from across Europe and is determined to fight for his place under head coach Xabi Alonso.
Gonzalo’s current contract with Madrid expires in 2027, and only has a modest €50 million (£43m/$58m) release clause attached to it, which has tempted three teams from the Premier League and one from Serie A. However, interest from these teams have not bothered the Madrid academy talent, who is not considering any other option other than staying at his dream club. Despite reports previously stating that Madrid had not reached any decision on Gonzalo’s immediate future, it is now believed that they are working on handing the player a new contract, which would see his release clause increase along with his wages.
The young striker won the Golden Boot at the inaugural edition of the revamped Club World Cup, scoring four goals and delivering an assist as Madrid reached the semi-finals. His performances drew Raul comparisons from his manager. His displays at the summer tournament and a recent injury setback to Brazilian teenager Endrick have opened up further opportunities for the homegrown talent, giving him more reason to stay rather than pursue a loan or permanent transfer.
Gonzalo is not guaranteed a prominent role in the squad due to the presence of bigger names in attack. However, Alonso is known to place his trust in youth, and the fact that the 21-year-old forward started all six games at the Club World Cup was a strong enough evidence that he will not shy away from incorporating academy prospects. Los Blancos return to pre-season training in the first week of August, and Gonzalo is expected to be a part of the first-team dynamics.
