Real Madrid remain firm on €60 million price tag for backup striker amid interest from Italian club

What’s in store for Garcia’s future this summer? (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

Gonzalo has played just 615 minutes under Arbeloa, scoring two goals. He has not started a league game since March 2nd and was absent from both Champions League ties against Manchester City and Bayern Munich.

Arbeloa, however, has been publicly supportive of the player.

“I know Gonzalo well; he has exceptional abilities. He’s playing less than he deserves, but I see him working hard, and he has a great future ahead of him. When I’ve needed him, he’s delivered,” the coach said.

The issue is structural rather than personal. With Real Madrid set to bring Endrick back from his loan at Lyon and hand him a prominent role as Mbappe’s backup and a right-wing option, the path to regular game time for Gonzalo becomes even narrower.

A loan move or permanent exit could be on the cards this summer, but Real Madrid will not be rushed into a decision. The €60 million valuation makes that very clear.