Real Madrid set for €13 million windfall as former academy gem seals permanent Premier League transfer | OneFootball

Real Madrid are set to receive an unexpected financial boost from a transfer involving one of their former academy players. 

The deal concerns Bournemouth right-back Alex Jimenez, whose loan move from AC Milan has now become permanent.

The young defender has impressed during his spell in the Premier League and quickly earned the trust of both the coaching staff and the supporters. 

His consistent performances helped him reach the required appearance threshold, which automatically activated the purchase clause in his agreement.

As a result, Bournemouth’s deal for Jimenez will run until 2031, showing the club’s confidence in the 20-year-old’s long-term potential. 

The Premier League side will pay a fixed €20 million, along with an additional €5 million in variables, to secure his services from AC Milan.

Jackpot for Real Madrid

This move is particularly important for Real Madrid because of the clause they inserted when selling the player to Milan in 2024. 

Real Madrid have hit the jackpot. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Jimenez came through Madrid’s youth academy, and the club ensured they retained a percentage of any future transfer.

As reported by MARCA, Real Madrid will receive around €13 million from Jimenez’s signing with Bournemouth.

Although Real Madrid no longer held the right of first refusal on the player, the financial structure of the deal still works strongly in their favour. 

Milan are set to receive the first €5 million from the transfer fee, but after that, Madrid will collect 50% of the remaining amount.

That arrangement means the Spanish giants will earn close to €13 million from the transaction, more than double the fee they originally received when they sold the player two years ago.

This type of agreement has become a regular part of Real Madrid’s strategy with academy graduates. 

The club often includes clauses that guarantee either a future buy-back option or a percentage of a later sale. Similar structures have been used in the cases of players such as Nico Paz, Rafa Marin, and Jacobo Ramon.