Real Madrid continued to strengthen its financial resources through the policy of selling and recycling the players of the Castilla team during the past five years, to collect more than 103 million euros directly and indirectly.
How did Real Madrid benefit from the residence item?
The most prominent examples came with Miguel Guterres, who left for Girona in 2022 for 4 million euros, before moving this summer to Napoli, to reap the royal 9 million euros of the replacement rate, with the possibility of adding an additional million euros according to his participation with the Italian team.
Obrador refreshes the club’s treasures
Obrador, who starred with Deportivo La Coruna last season with 34 games, left this summer to Benfica for 5 million euros, with Real Madrid retaining the right to rebuild it in two seasons.
What about Youssef to Khaleem “Yossi”?
Moroccan player Youssef Lahdim moved to Alaves for 3 million euros, with Real Madrid retaining 50% of his economic rights, allowing him to benefit from the development of the player’s future.
Previous successes such as Hakimi and Regelon
Ashraf Hakimi was one of the most prominent names that raised the club’s revenues, as he left for Inter Milan for 43 million euros, then the Royal added an additional 2.1 million euros from his transfer to Paris Saint -Germain. Sergio Regelon also left for Tottenham in 2020 for 30 million euros.
From the Castay generation to the first team
Alex Jimenez moved to Milan in 2024 for 5 million euros, while Fran Garcia, who left for Rayo Vallecano in 2021 for two million euros, recently returned to the first team by a decision of Real Madrid after he drew attention with Rayo and then Bayer Leverkusen.
Why does the Castilla represent a gold mine for the royal?
Interestingly, most of the players who have achieved these returns for the club are active in the left and right -back centers, which reflects the ability of Real Madrid to produce distinguished players in these fields, and later turn them into a huge source of income for the club.