There was no messing about from Gonzalo Garcia when he was asked to name a Premier League icon he would bring to Fulham
The Spain U-21 international is settling in at Craven Cottage, having joined Fulham from Real Madrid in the summer transfer window.
The young striker enjoyed an impressive spell at his boyhood club, going from academy star to a legitimate first-team option.
He chose to leave the club after Fulham came calling following their appointment of Alvaro Arbeloa as their new head coach.
Gonzalo Garcia Names Cristiano Ronaldo as His Dream Fulham Signing
Garcia was asked a couple of quick-fire questions, one of which was to name a former Premier League star to join Fulham this season.
His response was straightforward, as he selected Cristiano Ronaldo for his exploits in the colours of Manchester United.
"Easy answer... Cristiano Ronaldo!," he said.
As a Real Madrid academy graduate, Garcia watched from close quarters as Cristiano Ronaldo established himself as one of football’s all-time greats, particularly during his time at Real Madrid, where he scored 450 goals in nine seasons.
The Cottagers have endured a difficult start to the season, with two points from their opening five Premier League games.
They have yet to pick up a win under Alvaro Arbeloa, with a draw against Manchester United leaving them on two points from their opening five league games.
How Gonzalo Garcia Is Settling Into Life at Fulham
Although he speaks fluent English, Gonzalo Garcia is still only just coming to terms with playing in the Premier League.
For the 22-year-old, 2025 was a breakout year, as he became an important attacking option for Real Madrid at the FIFA Club World Cup, where he finished as the tournament's joint top scorer.
He made 30 La Liga appearances in the 2025-26 season, scoring six goals before joining Fulham this summer.
Garcia scored on his Premier League debut for Fulham in their West London derby against neighbours Chelsea.
He has failed to find the net in any of the four Premier League games since, with his only other goal coming in the Carabao Cup win over AFC Wimbledon.
He was signed to strengthen Fulham's attack following Raul Jimenez's departure from Craven Cottage.
Cristiano Ronaldo's Premier League Record and Legacy
Cristiano Ronaldo only ever played for one team in the Premier League, despite coming close to signing for another side.
He joined Manchester United as an 18-year-old in 2003 before leaving for Real Madrid in 2009 after establishing himself as one of the world's leading players.
He returned to Old Trafford in 2021 after Manchester City had also shown interest, before leaving Manchester United again at the end of 2022.
Ronaldo played 236 league games across both spells in England, scoring 103 goals and providing 37 assists.
He was a league winner on three occasions, winning the Premier League in the 2006-07, 2007-08, and 2008-09 seasons in succession.
His 31 goals in the 2007-08 season earned him the Premier League Golden Boot, while he also became the first Premier League player to win the European Golden Shoe.
