Real Madrid Faces Potential Star Sales Due to Economic Pressures
Real Madrid, one of the most prestigious football clubs in the world, may be compelled to sell key players in the upcoming 2025 summer transfer market due to non-sporting reasons. The club's president, Florentino Perez, is reportedly considering this move to mitigate financial losses stemming from the suspension of concerts at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. The recent acquisition of French superstar Kylian Mbappe, who joined the club for free from Paris Saint-Germain, has added to the financial strain, particularly with the associated costs of salaries and signing bonuses.
The decision to halt concerts was made in compliance with Madrid City Council's regulations aimed at reducing noise pollution, which has led to significant revenue loss for the club. Despite the Bernabeu's renovations turning it into a lucrative venue, the cancellation of events until April next year has prompted a reassessment of the club's financial strategy. Reports indicate that Real Madrid is open to offers for several prominent players, including Andriy Lunin, Antonio Rudiger, Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Federico Valverde. Notably, even star players like Vinicius Junior and Rodrigo could be on the chopping block, although the club had previously dismissed such possibilities.
Among these players, Tchouameni stands out as the most likely candidate for a transfer, particularly as he has struggled with injuries and has not met the high expectations set since his arrival in 2022 for a fee of 80 million euros. The club's management is now faced with the challenging task of balancing its sporting ambitions with the pressing need to stabilize its finances.
