The short answer
Fulham have signed Gonzalo García and César Palacios from Real Madrid. Both worked under Fulham head coach Álvaro Arbeloa in Madrid, so the transfers immediately create new competition in attack and midfield.
Their official FPL prices and positions were not yet available in the latest official player update checked on 4 August 2026. Do not build a draft around either player until the game confirms both details.
Use the OneFPL Player Lab to check when they are added.
Confirmed transfer details
| Player | Age | Main role | Contract | Confirmed recent record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzalo García | 22 | Striker who can also play wide | Until 2031, plus a club option | Eight goals and three assists in 39 Real Madrid appearances last season |
| César Palacios | 21 | Attacking midfielder | Until 2031, plus a club option | 15 goals and four assists in 32 Castilla appearances under Arbeloa |
Gonzalo will wear No 7 for Fulham. Palacios will wear No 8.
Gonzalo García: the main FPL question
Gonzalo is primarily a striker, but his background also includes meaningful minutes from the left and right. Fulham's official announcement notes that 19 of his 29 goal involvements for Castilla in 2024/25 came while he was operating from a wide position.
That versatility creates several possible routes:
- Competing directly with Rodrigo Muniz and Raúl Jiménez
- Starting from the left or right
- Playing alongside another forward
- Becoming the first attacking substitute
His four goals and one assist at the Club World Cup showed his finishing upside, but pre-season minutes will decide whether he is a Gameweek 1 option.
César Palacios: creativity and competition
Palacios is an attacking midfielder with a strong scoring record under Arbeloa. He later made seven senior Real Madrid appearances in the second half of last season.
His arrival can affect:
- Emile Smith Rowe
- Alex Iwobi
- Harry Wilson
- Other central attacking midfielders
- Fulham's set-piece and No 10 hierarchy
A place in the first-choice XI is not guaranteed. His value will depend on his FPL position, price and role in Fulham's remaining friendlies.
Fulham players affected
| Player | Possible effect | Current FPL action |
|---|---|---|
| Rodrigo Muniz | More competition for the central-forward role | Monitor, do not assume secure starts |
| Raúl Jiménez | Additional competition and possible reduced minutes | Watch pre-season hierarchy |
| Smith Rowe | Palacios adds another central creative option | Avoid until role is clearer |
| Iwobi | Could remain secure through versatility | Still the safer known option |
| Harry Wilson | More competition for attacking starts and set pieces | Monitor |
| Antonee Robinson | New attackers could improve assist potential | Role remains more secure than the forwards |
What to watch before Gameweek 1
- Gonzalo's official FPL position and price
- Palacios' official FPL position and price
- Which striker starts Fulham's strongest friendly
- Whether Gonzalo plays centrally or wide
- Whether Palacios starts as a No 8, No 10 or substitute
- Penalties, corners and direct free-kicks
- The front four used in the final major friendly
Check Fulham's schedule on OneFPL Fixtures and the latest predicted team on OneFPL Team News.
OneFPL verdict
Gonzalo has the stronger immediate FPL upside because goals and central-forward minutes can make him relevant quickly. Palacios is a longer watchlist player whose value depends heavily on classification and starts.
Neither is an automatic selection yet. The correct move is to wait for official FPL prices and Fulham's strongest pre-season lineup.
FAQ
What is Gonzalo García's FPL price?
It had not been confirmed in the official FPL player updates checked on 4 August 2026.
What position will Gonzalo García have in FPL?
The official game had not yet added him. He is primarily a striker but has also played from both wings.
Is César Palacios a guaranteed starter?
No. He adds competition in attacking midfield, but Fulham's remaining friendlies must show whether he is part of the first-choice XI.
Sources and useful links
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