Real Madrid generates €215 million from academy sales to fund rebuild

Real Madrid generated approximately €215 million from the summer sales of over a dozen academy products. This record amount has supported the first team's rebuild, including the acquisition of Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for up to €140 million. The sales highlight La Fábrica's important role in producing professional players and generating transfer revenue. Key transfers included Nico Paz to Como for €60 million and a joint €50 million for Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios to Fulham. The club's strategy involves retaining sell-on clauses for many of its graduates while investing in new talent for its Castilla team.

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