Real Madrid has shut down rumors that they have reached an agreement with Italian side Como 1907 over the transfer of young forward Gonzalo García. The club’s denial comes amid speculation linking the 22-year-old striker to a move away from the Santiago Bernabéu this summer.

García is reportedly evaluating multiple transfer proposals. And while Como’s interest appears genuine, the two clubs are nowhere near a handshake, let alone a signed contract.

What Como wants, and what Real Madrid isn’t giving up easily

Como’s reported strategy involves structuring a potential deal similarly to the Nico Paz transfer, which included buy-back options and sell-on clauses designed to keep Real Madrid’s fingerprints on the player’s future.

Real Madrid’s denial isn’t a soft “we’re still in talks” kind of statement. It’s a flat rejection of the idea that anything has been finalized.

Cesc Fàbregas is reportedly pushing Como’s front office to prioritize García’s signing.

García, born on March 24, 2004, is contracted to Real Madrid until June 2030. That long-term deal gives the Spanish giants enormous leverage in any negotiation.

Why García might want out

Limited playing time in LaLiga has made it clear that breaking into Real Madrid’s first team presents a significant challenge for García. His current estimated market value sits at around €30M.

Chelsea reportedly expressed interest in García with a valuation placed at approximately €40M back in 2025. That €10M gap between his current market value and Chelsea’s earlier assessment tells you something about how differently clubs can price potential versus production.

The Nico Paz blueprint

Buy-back clauses function like call options. Real Madrid sells the player but retains the right to repurchase at a predetermined price. Sell-on clauses guarantee the original club a percentage of any future transfer fee. Together, these mechanisms allow a selling club to monetize a player now while maintaining upside exposure.

If Como can get the structure right, with buy-back and sell-on terms that satisfy Madrid’s need for control, this deal could still materialize. García’s contract running until June 2030 gives Madrid every reason to hold firm, but the player’s desire for regular minutes creates pressure from the other direction.