📷 Mundo DeportivoReal Madrid banks €200m from academy player sales
Sales of academy talent including Nico Paz, Gonzalo and others have generated €200 million in revenue for the club this summer.
Real Madrid has enjoyed an exceptional summer in terms of transfer income. According to Mundo Deportivo, the sale of academy players has generated €200 million for the club, reflecting Madrid's strategy of monetizing young talent that has no path to the senior squad.
The biggest deals
The most lucrative sale was Nico Paz to Como, who paid €60 million for 50% of his rights. Gonzalo follows with a move to Fulham for €40 million (70% of rights), while Palacios also joined the English side for €10 million. Liverpool parted with €20 million for Víctor Muñoz, though Madrid retained a portion of his rights.
Other notable transfers
Additional sales include:
- Mario Gila to Milan: €15 million
- Álvaro Rodríguez to Bournemouth: €15 million
- Jacobo Ortega to Strasbourg: €10 million
- Álex Jiménez to Bournemouth: €10 million
- Víctor Valdepeñas to Fiorentina: €8 million
- Fran García to Real Betis: €4 million
- Mario Martín to Getafe: €3.5 million
- Fran González to Sevilla: €3 million
This approach allows Madrid to generate significant financial resources while freeing up academy spaces.
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