Real Madrid finds an extra income of 12.5 million

Real Madrid is earning a large sum of money this transfer window due to deals with several of its youth academy players.

Héctor Andreu | 2 Jul 2026 | 19.35
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Álvaro Rodríguez leaves a good sum of money at Real Madrid / Eleconomista
Álvaro Rodríguez leaves a good sum of money at Real Madrid / Eleconomista

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Álvaro Rodríguez is on the verge of becoming a new player for Bournemouth in a deal that is shaking up the LaLiga market. The Uruguayan forward, 21 years old, has excelled at Elche and his performance has convinced the English club, which is negotiating a deal of great economic impact, making it great news for Real Madrid.

The deal revolves around 30 million euros, comprised of 25 million fixed and an additional 5 million in variables. The attacker would sign for five seasons, until 2031, making the leap to the Premier League after just one season as an important player for Elche.

Álvaro Rodríguez leaves behind a historic sale at Elche

Elche is close to finalizing one of the most significant sales in its recent history. Álvaro Rodríguez arrived as a present and future investment, one of the players from Real Madrid's academy, and in a few months has multiplied his value to become a highly sought-after asset.

His season explains the interest. The striker played 34 games in LaLiga, scoring 7 goals and providing 5 assists, valuable numbers for a young forward in a team fighting to establish itself in the elite. Beyond the stats, he left a dominant impression as a player with physicality, aerial ability, and the capacity to occupy opposing defenders.

The club from Elche knew that an important offer could come, but Bournemouth's push has sped up the timetable. The Premier League is once again looking to Spain to capture young talent before their prices skyrocket even further.

Real Madrid also benefits from Álvaro Rodríguez

Real Madrid will be one of the major beneficiaries of the deal. The White team retained 50% of the economic rights of Álvaro Rodríguez, meaning they will receive around 12.5 million euros if the transfer is completed under the agreed conditions.

The downside for Real Madrid is losing control over the player's future. Upon the sale, Madrid will no longer hold any rights for a possible future transaction, with no possibility of a repurchase or first refusal to recover the forward in the coming years.

Nevertheless, the move has a positive outcome at Valdebebas. The club transferred a player without a clear spot in the first team, retained a significant stake, and now receives a substantial sum without occupying a place in the squad. It's a management model increasingly common with academy players.

Álvaro Rodríguez leaves a good sum for Real Madrid

Bournemouth bets on power and future

Bournemouth sees in Álvaro Rodríguez a forward with room for growth and the attributes to adapt to English football. His height, aggression in the box, and ability to play with his back to goal fit well with a Premier League that is increasingly physical and direct.

The contract until 2031 reflects a solid commitment, not just a rotational addition. The English club wants to secure a young forward, a Uruguayan international with competitive experience in LaLiga, where he has proven he can handle significant responsibilities.

For the player, the move comes at the right time. He departs Elche strengthened, enters a league of maximum exposure, and will have the opportunity to establish himself in a competition that tends to reward profiles like his.

Álvaro Rodríguez is facing a career-changing move. Elche would secure a huge sale, Real Madrid would receive a significant sum, and Bournemouth would acquire a forward who has gone from a prospect to a market asset in just one season.

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