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Real Madrid cashes in on former academy star
12 Feb
Summary
- Bournemouth signed Alex Jimenez permanently for €20 million plus variables.
- Real Madrid will receive approximately €13 million from the transfer.
- The deal includes a sell-on clause benefiting Real Madrid.

Real Madrid will benefit from an unexpected financial windfall due to the permanent transfer of Alex Jimenez. Bournemouth has secured the services of the 20-year-old right-back, who impressed during his loan spell from AC Milan, signing him until 2031. The Premier League club will pay a fixed €20 million, with an additional €5 million in variables.
This transfer significantly benefits Real Madrid because of a sell-on clause they strategically included when Jimenez left for Milan in 2024. The Spanish giants are expected to receive approximately €13 million from this deal. While AC Milan receives the initial €5 million, Real Madrid will then collect 50% of the remaining transfer fee. This arrangement highlights Real Madrid's consistent strategy of securing future earnings from their academy graduates through buy-back options or sell-on clauses.




