Real Sociedad is searching for a forward and is interested in Real Madrid's 22-year-old Spanish striker Gonzalo García. According to Jorge Picón, García is one of the profiles the club likes most. The club's interest is not new, as they had almost finalized an agreement for the player last summer before he started scoring goals in the Club World Cup. La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that another club, Como in Italy, was also pursuing him with a transfer deal that would have included a buy-back option for Real Madrid and a percentage of a future sale.
For Real Sociedad, a similar arrangement, such as selling a portion of the player's rights or a loan, would be necessary. This is particularly because his market value is listed as 30 million on Transfermarkt, a figure the club would not meet. The player is expected to discuss his future with the new Real Madrid coach, José Mourinho. In the 2025/2026 LaLiga season, García made 30 appearances, scoring 6 goals and providing 1 assist. He has 7 caps and 6 goals for Spain U21, and his contract with Real Madrid is valid until June 2030. In April-May 2026, reports suggested Real Madrid's asking price was €60 million, or between €25-30 million with the inclusion of a buy-back clause. Around that period, Borussia Dortmund was reportedly prepared to offer up to €30 million.
