The Factory of Millions

Real Madrid has generated over 175 million this summer from the sale of its academy players

Mario Roldán Martínez | 1 Aug 2026 | 10.30
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<p>Gonzalo, in the Club World Cup / Real Madrid CF</p>
<p>Gonzalo, in the Club World Cup / Real Madrid CF</p>

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La Fábrica has become one of the main sources of funding for Real Madrid in this summer transfer market. The white club has already exceeded 175 million euros in revenue from sales of homegrown players and still has several operations ongoing, including those of Gonzalo García and César Palacios, which could push the figure above 200 million euros before the market closes. 

The strategy of the Madrid team once again relies on the departure of players trained at Valdebebas through transfers in which they usually retain a percentage of their rights or buy-back clauses. This model allows them to generate liquidity without getting rid of established first-team players. 

La Fábrica maintains its role as an economic engine

The highest confirmed income so far corresponds to Nico Paz. Como acquired the rights of the midfielder for 60 million euros, while Real Madrid retained a unilateral option to repurchase in summer 2027

To this amount are added the 20 million euros obtained from the sale of Víctor Muñoz to Liverpool, thanks to the percentage the white club held on the player. 15 million euros also came from Mario Gila's transfer to Milan, in addition to the revenues from operations like those of Álvaro Rodríguez, Álex Jiménez, Fran García, or Mario Martín, all carried out by homegrown players.

The result is a figure that once again places La Fábrica as a key element in the club's economic planning, capable of supporting part of the investment planned to strengthen the squad during this summer. 

Nico Paz, during his time as a Real Madrid player / Getty Images

Gonzalo and César Palacios, the upcoming operations

The chapter of departures is not yet closed. Gonzalo remains one of the names with the most chances to leave Real Madrid before the market closes. The most advanced deal sees him close to Fulham, paying around 40 million euros for 70% of his rights, while the white club would retain a percentage for a future sale. 

Simultaneously, César Palacios is also among the homegrown players with options to change clubs. The midfielder is close to Fulham in a deal valued between 8 and 10 million euros for 70% of his rights, following the same formula used by the club in other recent sales. 

In addition to these players, Real Madrid continues to work on the situations of Fran González and Jacobo Ortega, whose moves could materialize in the coming weeks, further increasing the revenues from La Fábrica

With a month left in the transfer market, La Fábrica can still enhance its economic impact. If the deals for Gonzalo, César Palacios, and the rest of the remaining homegrown players at the exit ramp are completed, Real Madrid will surpass the 200 million euros mark earned through sales of players developed in its academy, strengthening a model that combines transfers, percentage of future sales, and buy-back options. 

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