Real Madrid confirmed Garcia’s departure after he came through the club’s academy and reached its first-team set-up. He leaves with a Golden Boot from the Club World Cup, where he scored four times, but a consistent place in Madrid’s attack was always difficult to secure alongside established forwards such as Kylian Mbappé and Endrick.
At Fulham, Garcia appears to have a clearer path to opportunities. He will also reunite with Álvaro Arbeloa, who worked with him at Castilla and in the Madrid first-team environment. Garcia specifically thanked Arbeloa for his trust, a sign that the relationship could matter as he settles into a new league and a different role.
The clubs have not disclosed the financial terms. One report puts the fee at €40 million for 70% of Garcia’s rights, with Madrid retaining the rest; a buyback option is also reported to be part of the arrangement. Those details should be treated as reported terms, not an official breakdown.
Madrid paid tribute to Garcia’s time at the club, saying he had represented its values “in an exemplary way” and that it “will always be his home.” The move is a significant step for a player leaving a familiar academy environment to compete for senior minutes in the Premier League.
A friendly against Stuttgart on 15 August could give Garcia an early chance to make an impression, with a possible league debut against Chelsea to follow. Fulham will be watching to see how quickly their new forward turns opportunity into impact.