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‘Very grateful for all the support’ – Real Madrid youngster reacts after stealing spotlight vs Oviedo

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‘Very grateful for all the support’ – Real Madrid youngster reacts after stealing spotlight vs Oviedo

Gonzalo Garcia was one of the few positives for Real Madrid during their tense 2-0 victory over Real Oviedo, with the academy striker taking his opportunity in front of the home supporters.

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The young forward opened the scoring at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and delivered a performance full of energy and commitment at a time when pressure around the club continues to grow following a disappointing season.

Delighted with the performance

Speaking after the match, Gonzalo admitted the atmosphere surrounding the game had not been easy following the painful defeat against Barcelona in the Clasico.

However, he insisted the squad wanted to respond strongly in front of the Madrid supporters.

“I’m very happy with the team’s performance. We were coming off a match against Barça that wasn’t at all easy, and we knew that here at the Bernabeu it was going to be an intense game. 

“Oviedo were going to come out and give it their all, and we tried to do the same. 

Gonzalo Garcia was on the scoresheet. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

“We came out determined to show that we can defend this badge here, in front of our fans. I’m very happy with the goal, but even happier with the team’s victory.”

The striker also reflected emotionally on what it meant to score again after spending time away from action.

“I feel absolutely delighted. When you’ve been out of action for a while, to come on and score a goal, and to do so here at the Bernabeu in front of all the Madrid fans, it’s always going to be special. 

“I’m very grateful for all the support I always get from all the Madrid fans and my teammates too.”

Earning trust during difficult period

The goal against Oviedo marked Gonzalo’s seventh of the season and further strengthened his growing reputation inside the club.

Gonzalo Garcia is grateful for the opportunity. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

At a time when several senior players are facing criticism from supporters, the academy graduate has become one of the few figures currently connecting positively with the Bernabeu crowd. 

The youngster admitted the season has fallen below expectations, but his response highlighted a maturity that continues to impress people around the club.

“It’s been a long year and perhaps not quite as we all hoped. We need to be a bit self-critical and honest, but personally, I’m at peace with it. 

“I try to work day in, day out, focus on what I can control and give my all in training so that I can then make the most of the opportunities when I take to the pitch to prove myself. 

“That way, the fans can see that I’m capable of defending the badge,” he concluded.

Source: Real Madrid official website

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Bayern Munich back Anthony Gordon move as key transfer condition emerges

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Bayern Munich back Anthony Gordon move as key transfer condition emerges

Bayern Munich’s supervisory board are prepared to fully back Max Eberl in the club’s pursuit of Anthony Gordon this summer, reports Christian Falk.

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However, there is still an expectation for the director of sport to make the conditions around a deal more favourable.

The England international is understood to be valued in the region of £75m.

Max Eberl must make Anthony Gordon transfer affordable

Gordon remains at the top of the transfer agenda for FC Bayern heading into the summer transfer window.

“So came the day when Max Eberl had to present his plans for the upcoming summer transfer window. The big plan, as will come as no surprise given how much we’ve talked about him, is Anthony Gordon,” Falk exclusively informed CF Bayern Insider.

“The big question was whether or not the supervisory board would be prepared to go full throttle for the Englishman and help Eberl pay the money Newcastle are looking for. The answer was yes; the supervisory board will be backing Eberl, but he has to bring the price down a little.”

However, the Bavarian giants will not be prepared to meet Newcastle where they are.

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A reasonable position to take, given we can already accept that the Newcastle wide man will not be a guaranteed starter for Vincent Kompany’s men next term.

Bayern have already offered Gordon terms

Per our prior reporting, Anthony Gordon has already been offered a five-year deal with the Bundesliga giants.

Bayern open talks with Newcastle

As things currently stand, Bayern are still over £20m away from what the Magpies are looking for.

“My colleague, Ben Jacobs, has now also confirmed that there is an agreement with the player, and the fee is looking closer to £75m [€86.5m]. It’s a little less than the £80m we discussed previously, but it’s still too much for Bayern Munich,” Christian Falk continued.

“This will be the key point now. Max Eberl has to bring the transfer fee closer to what Bayern are prepared to pay. At the beginning, they were thinking of €60m [£51.9m], but that won’t be enough.

“Perhaps they could make things work with add-ons attached or by spreading out the transfer over a number of years.

“Regardless, the big decision was that Bayern will go for Anthony Gordon. They want him this summer. If it works, perhaps they won’t need additional transfers.”

This could be a make-or-break issue for Max Eberl, certainly so given that it could impact subsequent business the club would like to conduct this summer.

For instance, there’s still the ongoing question of the right-back position. Though Konrad Laimer has proven to be a more than astute option, nothing demonstrated the gap between PSG and Bayern more than the availability of arguably the world’s leading right-back, Achraf Hakimi.

Depth, likewise, was a noticeable concern for Kompany’s side. In that respect, Gordon would have been a much-welcome solution at a time when Serge Gnabry was out injured, and both Lennart Karl and Jamal Musiala themselves are still recovering.

Bayern Munich and Max Eberl have a lot of work to do this summer.

And they won’t be able to simply blitz the window to make that next crucial leap forward.

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