Earlier this week, Serie A champions Napoli confirmed the arrival of Miguel Gutiérrez from Girona. The versatile 24-year-old defender had been linked with several top clubs across Europe, but the Partenopei won the race after weeks of negotiations.
The move ends months of speculation around Gutiérrez’s future and marks another major step in his development after impressing in La Liga last season.
Real Madrid’s Smart Clause Pays Off
But Girona aren’t the only club celebrating the deal. Real Madrid, Gutiérrez’s boyhood club, also stand to benefit financially.
When Los Blancos sold the defender to Girona back in 2022, they inserted a 50% sell-on clause into the agreement. That clever bit of business has now paid off in a big way.
According to El Chiringuito TV, Real Madrid are set to collect €10 million from the Napoli transfer fee — without even lifting a finger.
What It Means
- For Real Madrid: More funds in the coffers, which could be redirected towards future signings or squad reinforcements.
- For Girona: They lose a key player, but still secure a healthy fee for a defender who developed massively in Catalunya.
- For Napoli: They’ve landed a versatile and reliable defender who fits well into their backline as they prepare to defend their Serie A crown.
Final Word
This is yet another example of how sell-on clauses can quietly turn into goldmines for big clubs. Real Madrid may have let Gutiérrez leave, but they’ll still be laughing to the bank with €10m in profit.
Football business? Na real life monopoly 💸.
