Real Madrid has seen how two of its youth academy players generate unexpected income without needing to move anyone from the first team.
La Fábrica, a well-managed goldmine
Meanwhile, Miguel Gutiérrez is finalizing his imminent move to Napoli, and the club could also receive a round figure thanks to Takefusa Kubo. This behavior once again shows that La Fábrica remains a well-managed goldmine.

None of these moves were in Bernabéu's media spotlight a few weeks ago, but the sum of both operations amounts to nine million for Gutiérrez and another 35 million for Kubo.
Gutiérrez to Napoli: equal-part sales
Miguel Gutiérrez is about to finalize his transfer to Napoli. The Italian club will pay Girona about 19.7 million USD (18 million euros) fixed plus 2.2 million USD (2 million euros) in bonuses. Real Madrid, which owns 50% of his rights, will receive around 11 million USD (10 million euros), according to MB.
The player will sign until 2030, with a salary close to 2.5 million USD (2.3 million euros) per year, which could rise to 2.9 million USD (2.7 million euros) depending on his performance.
The agreement also serves to unlock Girona's market, which can now invest in strengthening its squad, a victim of a poor start to the season.
Kubo, the signing that pays without selling
Meanwhile, Real Madrid also breathes easy in the face of Tottenham's interest in Takefusa Kubo. If Tottenham finally accepts the 76.6 million USD (70 million euros) that Real Sociedad is asking, the club could pocket more than 32.8 million USD (30 million euros), thanks to the 50% of rights reserved.
This is without having spent a cent. The operation would give the club's market fresh air, with the potential to finance new signings, such as Konaté's.
A cash flow that shows success
Adding both moves, Real Madrid will place more than 43.7 million USD (40 million euros) in its accounts. This is due to decisions made in the past: betting on quality in the youth academy (Gutiérrez) and managing future sales (Kubo).

These are operations that don't change headlines, but they do show planning and financial calm.
In a summer where the goal is to rejuvenate the squad without skyrocketing expenses, these cash injections arrive at just the right time.
The legacy continues
This type of business reflects the Madrid formula: train talent, loan it out, and when the time comes, sell without losing it completely. It's a way to keep the youth academy alive while at the same time generating resources to strengthen the current project.
Betting on homegrown players and using percentages wisely can make the difference. Now, Florentino and his financial team have room for smart moves without endangering the club's stability.