AS: Como wants Gonzalo Garcia, plans to replicate Paz transfer model

According to AS, Italian team Como is interested in signing Gonzalo this summer.

Como wants Gonzalo. There's still a distance between initial interest and reaching an agreement, and the summer transfer window is long. However, the interest is genuine, and all parties acknowledge that this is not a deal that can be quickly finalized. Gonzalo needs playing time; this season, he has only played 1471 minutes, accounting for 29% of the total time. Endrick's return to Real Madrid presents another obstacle for him, making his future even more uncertain. His dream is to succeed at Real Madrid, but some journeys require a stopover, and some departures are meant for a return. Whatever happens, this is his mindset. In this context, a name begins to become important: Cesc Fàbregas. Fàbregas hopes to involve Gonzalo in Como's challenge this season: competing in the Champions League and embarking on a historic season.

Currently, this is still just interest, but that's not insignificant. There are no offers yet, nor any official contact. However, all parties are aware of this possibility. News from Italy suggests that Como's idea is to replicate the model of Jacopo-Ramon or Nico Paz: completing the transfer but with a buy-back clause. This means accepting that Real Madrid retains the initiative to bring him back if needed in the future. Keeping this channel open to Chamartín also satisfies Gonzalo.

If Gonzalo joins, he will move to a team entering Europe's top stage. Como secured Champions League qualification thanks to Milan's "self-destruction" on the final matchday, when Milan lost 1-2 at San Siro to an already unmotivated Cagliari. Como also had their best season in club history: 71 points, just 5 points fewer than Napoli. There are many Spanish elements in the squad: Jacopo-Ramon, Álex Valle, Alberto Moreno, Roberto, Jesús Rodríguez, and Morata. Fàbregas is at the helm, along with other former La Liga players like Diego Carlos and Douvikas. This is an audacious team, scoring 65 goals, making them the second-highest scoring team in Serie A, only behind Inter, which also suits Gonzalo's characteristics.

Como is also monitoring the Spanish market, hoping to strengthen their squad. In addition to Gonzalo, as previously reported, Como is also interested in two rising stars from Real Madrid's academy, Fortea and Yáñez. Both are only 19 years old, so they will carefully consider their futures. They know that if Castilla were promoted to La Liga 2, playing in La Liga 2 next season would be a good plan, even more than just good. But this did not happen, so no possibility can be ruled out. The arrival of Dumfries has essentially blocked Fortea's path to the first team, unless there are injuries or unexpected events; if Olise joins, Yáñez would face a similar situation, although this move is still to be confirmed. In any case, for both players, the possibility of a loan or gaining experience elsewhere is on the table.

As for Gonzalo, he has been following the Spanish national team closely in recent days. He did not make the 26-man squad but was on the preliminary list and in the reserve group. In other words, if someone got injured, he would have been most likely to be called up to the final squad. This situation is highly unlikely to happen, but not entirely ruled out; from a team camaraderie perspective, no one wishes for such a thing to occur. However, this did affect the first few days of his vacation: when Gonzalo went on holiday, he continued to closely follow the daily updates of the Spanish team, knowing he was right on the doorstep.

After this period of special waiting, Gonzalo will begin to address his future. He will communicate with Mourinho, the club, and those around him, and then make a decision. Endrick's return is a foregone conclusion, and this "signing" is an obstacle for Gonzalo, as it will make his path to playing time even more difficult. Gonzalo had an American dream at the Club World Cup, scoring 4 goals and assisting once in 6 appearances, winning the Golden Boot, but his role gradually diminished afterward, eventually becoming a peripheral figure. Despite an up-and-down season, his statistics are still there: 8 goals this season, averaging one goal every 184 minutes. He has firepower, as well as character and personality, all of which Como appreciates. Therefore, the invitation from Como has emerged. This summer will be long, and the interest is indeed there.