Real Madrid continues to make money by selling academy players

Jacobo Ortega is on the verge of leaving Real Madrid to sign with Strasbourg. The deal between the clubs amounts to 10 million euros for 70% of his rights, and the 20-year-old forward will travel to undergo a medical examination before completing his move to Ligue 1.

The operation improves upon the initial offer made by the French club. Strasbourg had initially offered 8 million for 50%, but negotiations ended up raising both the fixed amount and the acquired percentage until reaching the final agreement.

Jacobo Ortega, on the brink of becoming a new player for Strasbourg.

A historic sale: 10 million for 70% of a player... with Real Madrid C registration.

His breakthrough in the Youth team and in the final stretch with Castilla boosted his profile.

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Jacobo Ortega stars in a record sale for La Fábrica

The transfer of Jacobo Ortega will have a unique aspect within Real Madrid's academy. The 10 million euros make his departure the highest sale of a white academy player who did not debut in La Liga with the club.

His recent trajectory explains the leap. Jacobo was primarily registered with Real Madrid C last season, although he ended up getting playing time with Castilla due to injuries affecting the reserve team. The forward scored 18 goals across Madrid C, Castilla, and Juvenil A during the season, as per the latest report published by AS.

He played 1,896 minutes and scored eight goals with Real Madrid C. In addition, he added six goals with Castilla and another four with Juvenil A, where he participated in the Youth League. His performance in the second half of 2026 accelerated his move to a European top-flight league.

Strasbourg wins the race ahead of Elche

Strasbourg was not the only destination available to Jacobo. The forward received offers from LaLiga, with Elche among the clubs showing greater interest, but he ended up choosing the French proposal. It's worth noting that Real Madrid is raising funds this season through the sale of academy players.

The commitment of David Weir, sporting director of Strasbourg, played a crucial role in the negotiations. The club belongs to BlueCo, the same business group as Chelsea, and had been working for weeks on bringing the forward on board.

Real Madrid initially valued the player at around 16 million euros. Initial talks suggested a typical model in Valdebebas, including a partial sale of rights, and finally, the club will retain 30% after selling the remaining 70% for those 10 million.

The departure also boosts the revenue earned this summer through players trained at La Fábrica. Before this operation, sales of academy products stood at 189 million euros; with Jacobo, the figure reaches 199 million, just a million shy of surpassing the 200 million mark.

The next step for Jacobo Ortega will be to undergo the medical examination and formalize his contract with Strasbourg. Once these procedures are completed, he will permanently leave Real Madrid's setup to embark on his first experience in Ligue 1.

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