Real Madrid cashes in on former academy star

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.