Real Madrid generates €440 million from academy player sales over six years
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Real Madrid has earned €440 million from selling academy players in the past six years, bolstering their finances. The latest sale involves Gonzalo Garcia moving to Fulham for around €40 million, with Real retaining 30% of his economic rights. This strategy to sell rather than fully integrate academy talent has financially supported new acquisitions, including significant sales of other players. This summer, the club has raised over €100 million through these transfers, aiding their rebuilding efforts.
- •Gonzalo Garcia sold to Fulham for €40 million.
- •Real Madrid retains 30% economic rights on Garcia.
- •€440 million generated from youth player sales since 2020.
- •Over €100 million raised in player sales this summer.
- •Funding efforts include new signings like Marc Cucurella and Denzel Dumfries.
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid have generated €440 million from the sale of academy players in six years
"Real Madrid’s La Fabrica has long been renowned for producing top talent, but in recent years it has arguably become a valuable financial asset for the club as well. The latest example is the sale o...
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