​For now, Real Madrid have shifted their focus toward departures after feeling content with the four signings they have already completed. The club has managed to generate more than €100 million from players who were not with Real Madrid last season, and there remains a plan to further bolster the coffers by letting current first-team stars move on. In recent weeks, a number of potential exits have been identified, including Fran Garcia and Gonzalo García. Fran Garcia is almost certain to depart, having dropped to fourth in the left-back pecking order behind Marc Cucurella, Álvaro Carreras, and Ferland Mendy. Gonzalo García could also leave if Real Madrid decides to push ahead with plans to sign a “Joselu-esque” striker to accompany Kylian Mbappé and Endrick.
Now, both players appear set to be given the chance to reunite with their manager from the second half of last season, Álvaro Arbeloa. According to Nizaar Kinsella, Fulham are keen on signing both players on a permanent basis, and they also harbor ambitions to bring in Real Madrid teammate Franco Mastantuono on a season-long loan. With knowledge that all three players may be leaving Real Madrid this summer, Arbeloa—who was finally appointed Fulham’s manager on Tuesday—has told Fulham’s sporting director that he wants Mastantuono, Gonzalo García, and Fran García to be brought to Craven Cottage.
Real Madrid would likely regard such a move favorably, provided that it involves working with a manager who can guide and develop them well. The potential for a transfer push to secure Mastantuono, Gonzalo García, and Fran García would align with Real Madrid’s broader strategy of allowing players expend their value and gain valuable playing time under a trusted coach, particularly someone who has firsthand experience managing them.
It remains to be seen whether Fulham will approach Real Madrid in the coming days regarding deals for Mastantuono, Gonzalo García, and Fran García. The trio would be strong additions for the London club, and the prospect of reuniting with Arbeloa could be highly appealing to each player. For Fulham, signing Mastantuono on loan and securing permanent deals for García and Fran García would represent a significant bolster to the squad, providing depth, versatility, and European experience. Arbeloa’s impending leadership at Craven Cottage could create a favorable environment for these players to thrive, especially as they adapt to the Premier League’s pace and intensity. As negotiations unfold, supporters will be watching closely to see if Fulham can finalize offers that satisfy Real Madrid’s strategic aims and the players’ aspirations, while also strengthening the team’s chances in domestic and European competition.