Real Madrid nearing agreement worth €4 million with Lazio for promising academy midfielder – report | OneFootball

Real Madrid are edging closer to completing another academy sale, with youth team player Bruno Galassi expected to move to Lazio this summer.

According to Defensa Central, the Spanish giants already have a preliminary agreement in place with the Serie A side for the transfer of the highly-rated midfielder, who is set to continue his development in Italy.

The proposed Bruno Galassi Lazio agreement would see the midfielder leave Valdebebas after struggling to establish himself as a regular figure within Real Madrid’s youth structure.

Bruno Galassi Lazio deal nearing completion

Although registered with the Juvenil A squad, Galassi, who joined Real Madrid’s academy ranks in 2023 after earlier spells with Rayo Vallecano and Getafe, also featured for Real Madrid C during the previous campaign.

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As such, recent reports indicate that Lazio are prepared to offer the player a long-term contract until 2029, with an option to extend the agreement until 2030 if certain objectives are met.

The Real Madrid transfer news surrounding Bruno Galassi is also significant because of the structure of the deal.

Real Madrid retain future control

This is because Los Blancos are expected to receive up to €4 million through the transfer, while also protecting their long-term interests.

The club plans to retain 50% of any future sale involving the player and will also include a buy-back clause, allowing them to bring him back should he fulfil his potential in Italy.

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Such agreements have become increasingly common in Real Madrid’s strategy when dealing with promising academy prospects.

The approach allows the club to generate immediate and future income while maintaining control over players who could develop into elite talents elsewhere.

Notably, this summer alone, the club has already surpassed €100 million through player departures and previously negotiated clauses.

Among the biggest deals were the Nico Paz transfer, which generated around €60 million, alongside €20 million from Victor Munoz Liverpool negotiations and another €15 million received following Alvaro Rodriguez’s move from Elche to Bournemouth.