Real Madrid are reportedly nearing a final decision on the future of Gonzalo Garcia.

The 21-year-old, who was relatively unknown on the major stage before, spent most of his early career in Real Madrid's academy. His rise came with the appointment of Xabi Alonso and Kylian Mbappe's recent absence.

Trusted to lead the attack in the United States, Gonzalo has delivered three goals and one assist in four appearances, scoring or assisting in every match.

His most recent highlight was a powerful header against Juventus on Tuesday night, helping Real Madrid secure a 1-0 win and advance to the quarter-finals.

What lies ahead for Gonzalo?

With Mbappe set to reclaim his central role in Real Madrid's attack for the 2025-26 season, Gonzalo might face reduced opportunities.

As a result, a season-long loan to another club has been proposed, with several La Liga teams showing interest.

However, according to Fichajes, it is becoming more likely that Gonzalo will remain part of Alonso's plans for the upcoming season.

Although no final call has been made, Alonso appears convinced that Gonzalo could be a valuable asset moving forward.

The report also notes that clubs like Real Betis and Real Oviedo have expressed the strongest interest in acquiring him.

Moreover, keeping Gonzalo at the Santiago Bernabeu would allow Real Madrid to avoid signing a new striker.

Is staying with Los Blancos the right move for Gonzalo?

With 36 goals and 10 assists in 89 appearances for the youth and Castilla teams, Gonzalo has a strong connection to Real Madrid.

If offered the chance to serve as backup to Mbappe, this homegrown talent is likely to seize the opportunity after years of waiting for a first-team spot.

Real Madrid could also gain from retaining another homegrown player, as only Dani Carvajal and Raul Asencio are currently prominent in that category, assuming Lucas Vazquez does not renew his contract.

In the striker department, Endrick may lack senior chances, while Alvaro Rodriguez's performance on loan at Getafe last season suggests he is not ahead of Gonzalo in the lineup.