Born in A Coruña, Spain on 3 January 2002, González began his playing career with local club Montañeros before joining Barcelona's renowned La Masia Academy at the age of 11. The Spanish midfielder, son of former Deportivo la Coruña legend Fran González, progressed through Barça's youth ranks and helped the club's Under-19s reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Youth League in 2019 before making his senior debut for reserve team FC Barcelona Atlètic in May 2019 aged 17.
After renewing his contract with the European heavyweights in May 2021, González made his La Liga debut in the opening game of the 2021/22 season, replacing Sergio Busquets during a 4-2 win against Real Sociedad at Camp Nou.
He scored his first professional goal in a 2-2 draw against Osasuna in December 2021 before, in the following La Liga outing, scoring his first goal on home soil in a 3-2 win against Elche CF.
The Spain U21 international also made his UEFA Champions League debut that season, gaining his first start in a 1-0 away win against Dynamo Kyiv as well as featuring in Barça's run to the Europa League quarter-finals before exiting at the hands of eventual winners Eintracht Frankfurt.
González gained another contract renewal with Barcelona, extending his stay until 2026 with a buyout clause of €1 billion, before spending the duration of the 2022/23 season on loan at Valencia, scoring on his first league start for Ches Blanquinegros in a 5-1 thrashing of Getafe CF.
The Spaniard spent over two months on the sidelines following a fractured metatarsal but recorded 26 league appearances as Valencia ensured a 37th consecutive La Liga campaign following a 16th place finish, avoiding the drop by two points.
A permanent move to Porto followed in the summer of 2023, ending a ten-year stay at Barcelona.
González helped the Portuguese giants secure a third-placed finish during his maiden season at the Estádio do Dragão as well as helping the club qualify for the UEFA Champions League knockout stages before exiting at the last 16 stage, via penalties, against Arsenal.
The following season, González made a terrific start in front of goal after recording five goals and four assists in the Primeira Liga, Portugal's top-flight.
He also netted his first goal in European competition after scoring the winner in a 1-0 away victory against Maccabi Tel Aviv in the League Phase of the Europa League, with his header ensuring the club's qualification into the Knockout Phase play-offs.
His performances gained the attention of Manchester City, with González completing a move to the Etihad Stadium on transfer deadline day in February 2025, joining Pep Guardiola's side for a reported £50 million.
After making his City debut during an FA Cup tie away at Leyton Orient, González made his full Premier League bow in a 4-0 win against Newcastle, playing the full game at the Etihad Stadium.
Four days later, he netted his first Champions League goal during a 3-1 defeat against Real Madrid at the Bernabéu before, in May, getting on the scoresheet for the first time in the Premier League during a 3-1 victory against AFC Bournemouth.
Last season, González accrued 41 appearances in all competitions for Man City as the Citizens won a domestic cup double. The midfielder was the hero in City's FA Cup semi-final win against Southampton, netting a stunning long-range effort in a 2-1 comeback victory at Wembley Stadium.
González, who will wear the number six shirt for Newcastle United, could be line for his Magpies debut on Saturday when facing Tottenham Hotspur in their first Premier League away game of the 2026/27 campaign on Saturday (kick-off 5:30pm BST).
The 24-year-old said: “I’m really happy to be here at this amazing club. I’ve only heard top words about the club and the city, so I’m really excited to live here and to be part of this project.
“I love the black and white shirt already and I can’t wait to start wearing it on the pitch for this club.
“I’ve experienced playing at St. James’ Park twice with Manchester City and it was really tough. The atmosphere was amazing and the fans are so passionate. I can’t wait to experience that as a home player.”
