La Liga
Gonzalo García, a 22-year-old forward for Real Madrid, has turned down an offer to join Real Betis during this summer transfer window. The attacker prefers to remain with the White Team and make the most of the preseason before making a final decision about his future.
The rejection was announced by Arancha Rodríguez, a journalist at Deportes COPE. The Green and Whites had proposed his signing to strengthen their attacking line, but they failed to convince a player under contract until June 30, 2030.
Real Madrid had also not finalized an agreement with the Sevillian team. The operation depended on Gonzalo's consent, whose immediate priority is to understand his role under José Mourinho's guidance at the start of the season.
Gonzalo García aims to win over Mourinho
Gonzalo García is using the early summer training sessions and friendlies to compete for a place in the squad. The forward ended the 2025/26 season with 12 goals in 54 official matches, according to his first-team participation records.
His stay is contingent on the competition in the center of the attack. Kylian Mbappé is the primary offensive reference, while Endrick also requires minutes after his progression during the previous season.
This situation does not ensure him a regular presence in LaLiga, but Gonzalo does not want to leave the club before hearing Mourinho's assessment. The coach intends to observe him during the preparation phase before finalizing the composition of his forward line.
The forward is estimated to have a market value of 30 million euros. His contract until 2030 allows Real Madrid to negotiate from a protected position and rules out the need to accept an offer below the internally set valuation.

Real Betis must seek an alternative
Real Betis had considered Gonzalo as one of their options to enhance their attacking competition. The Sevillian club was looking for a forward with experience in LaLiga and room for growth, but the player's response halts the operation before the clubs negotiate a definitive figure.
His arrival would have also required specifying the terms of the move. Real Madrid usually safeguards the sales of its youth players through buy-back clauses or preferential rights, while a loan would have kept full control over the forward.
Turning down Betis does not guarantee that Gonzalo will complete the season in Madrid. Fulham is also working on a potential signing and has Álvaro Arbeloa, a coach familiar with the forward from their time in the White Team's academy.
The English club is considering a permanent transfer, but it must still present an offer that satisfies Real Madrid. Gonzalo is contemplating the opportunity to play in the Premier League, but he first wants to see if he can earn minutes under Mourinho's leadership.
The next decision will come after the initial preseason friendlies. Mourinho will inform Gonzalo García of the opportunities available and based on that conversation, the forward will decide whether to stay at Real Madrid or entertain other proposals after rejecting Real Betis.
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