Blow for Fulham: Mourinho keeps Gonzalo Garcia at Real Madrid

Blow for Fulham as Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho confirms he will keep 22‑year‑old forward Gonzalo Garcia, ending the West London club’s pursuit of the Spaniard, according to journalist Nizaar Kinsella, with no fee disclosed during this summer transfer window. The decision leaves the Cottagers without a new striker as they had hoped.

Fulham are desperate to bolster their attack after the departures of Harry Wilson and Raul Jimenez on free transfers. Wilson and Jimenez combined for 19 Premier League goals last season as the Cottagers finished 11th.

Their newly‑appointed boss Alvaro Arbeloa wanted a reunion with Garcia, having managed the player during his time in Madrid. The Spaniard impressed with eight goals and three assists in 39 appearances across all competitions in the 2025‑26 season, most of them as a substitute.

Garcia would like more game time this campaign, but Mourinho has indicated Kylian Mbappe remains his first‑choice striker. Consequently, a move to Fulham looks unlikely.

Real Madrid have made a slow start to the summer transfer window, having only confirmed the permanent signing of Jonah Kusi‑Asare from Bayern Munich. The La Liga giants are intent on keeping their forward, leaving Fulham to explore other options.

Manager Jose Mourinho has made it clear he doesn’t want to part with the 22‑year‑old this summer, meaning Fulham must look elsewhere to replace the departed strikers while Real Madrid retain Garcia for the upcoming season.