Fulham have signed forward Gonzalo Garcia and midfielder Cesar Palacios from Real Madrid on five-year contracts, the Premier League club said on Monday (August 3, 2026).
Result
The midfielder made seven senior appearances for Real, making his debut in the Copa del Rey against Albacete and also featured in the Champions League. Garcia scored 13 goals in 51 appearances for Real in all competitions and won the Champions League and LaLiga in 2024. The transfer fee was not disclosed but British media reported Fulham had paid around £34 million ($45 million) for the forward. Palacios has also signed a deal running until June 2031, with Fulham holding an option to extend it by a further year. The transfer fee was not disclosed, but media reports put the deal at around £8.5 million.
Key Moments
The report stated that the Spanish giants improved their contract offer during meetings at the club’s training ground, with the revised deal set to earn the Brazilian around £18.5 million per year. Vinicius is expected to continue his career at the Santiago Bernabéu after holding positive talks with Real Madrid on Wednesday, according to a report by Sky Sports News.
Player and Team Performance
Arbeloa coached Real’s youth and reserve teams before taking over the senior side in January to replace compatriot Xabi Alonso. He left Real at the end of the season and joined Fulham in July.
