Real Madrid Wants to Save 50 Million Thanks to Sales

Real Madrid is already crunching numbers for the transfer market

Héctor Andreu | 2 May 2026 | 09.45
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Real Madrid crunches the numbers / Planeta Real Madrid
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Real Madrid is already outlining a summer of profound changes in its squad. The sports management is working with a clear objective: to free up about 50 million euros between salaries and transfers.

Real Madrid's planning is not impromptu. In the Santiago Bernabéu offices, they have been evaluating the performance, contracts, and projection of each player in the squad for months.

Real Madrid and key departures: David Alaba, Dani Carvajal, and Dani Ceballos

Real Madrid has identified several players who will mark the market. Among them stand out David Alaba, Dani Carvajal, and Dani Ceballos, three players with weight in the dressing room. In the case of David Alaba, his situation is clear. The Austrian center-back's contract is ending, and his high salary conditions any attempt at renewal within Real Madrid.

The club considers his salary, close to 25 million gross, excessive for his current role. Therefore, his departure seems practically decided in the roadmap. Dani Carvajal faces a similar scenario. The captain also sees his contract expire, and his continuity is not assured at Real Madrid despite his historical significance.

The right-back earns around 12 million, a significant figure that the club aims to reduce to balance the wage bill next season. On the other hand, Dani Ceballos does have a valid contract. However, Real Madrid is seriously considering his sale to generate income and free up around 10 million in wages.

The economic impact on Real Madrid: saving and room for maneuver

Real Madrid estimates that, just with these departures, the annual savings will exceed 40 million euros. A key figure to redefine its sports strategy. This savings is added to the potential sale of contracted players, allowing to reach a total of 50 million between transfers and freed wage bill.

Real Madrid needs that margin to face strategic signings. The current market demands significant investments, especially in positions like defense. The sports management is considering two scenarios: opting for a marquee signing or splitting the investment into two or three acquisitions that raise the collective level.

In both cases, the savings generated by the departures of David Alaba, Dani Carvajal, and Dani Ceballos will be crucial to execute either of the two paths.

David Alaba will leave Real Madrid

Dani Ceballos and the role of transfers in the strategy

The case of Dani Ceballos is particularly relevant. His departure would not only ease the wage bill but also bring in an interesting sum. Real Madrid believes that these types of operations are necessary to finance new arrivals without compromising the club's financial stability.

Furthermore, other names like Camavinga or even Brahim are under observation. They are not a priority to leave, but they could generate significant income if a good offer arrives. The market will set the pace, but Real Madrid is clear that it needs to optimize resources to compete at the highest level next season.

In this context, the departures of David Alaba and Dani Carvajal represent a decision both sporting and financial, aligned with the club's new policy. Real Madrid aims to rejuvenate the squad, reduce costs, and maintain its competitive capacity in all competitions.

The upcoming summer will be decisive. With over 40 million freed up, Real Madrid will have enough room to rebuild its squad with ambition and precision.

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