Nottingham Forest interested in Javi Rueda as Real Madrid stands to benefit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:05 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Nottingham Forest is pursuing Javi Rueda, a 23-year-old defender currently at Celta Vigo. Rueda, who previously played for Real Madrid's youth system, has a release clause exceeding €30 million. Due to the sell-on clause included in Rueda's previous transfer, Madrid could receive 50% of any future transfer fee from Forest's potential acquisition. While the transfer has not yet been finalized, it presents an opportunity for Real Madrid to gain financially if completed.
- •Nottingham Forest targets Javi Rueda from Celta Vigo.
- •Rueda has a release clause above €30 million.
- •Real Madrid entitled to 50% of Rueda's transfer fee.
- •Rueda previously developed in Madrid's youth system.
- •Transfer discussions are ongoing with no completion yet.
- 7:05 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid in line for 50% windfall as Nottingham Forest target former Castilla starlet with release clause over €30 million
"Real Madrid’s habit of including sell-on clauses in most Castilla sales they make is seeing them profit massively this summer transfer window.Los Blancos have put a lot of emphasis on using their ac...
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