Real Madrid has spent six years rebuilding the team. They have done it patiently and taking risks. They have signed young talents to take over from a unique generation of players who have won everything in the white shirt. They have succeeded in some cases and stumbled in others (Jovic, Reinier…), but they have secured seven players who underpin the change of cycle. These players, in order of arrival, are Valverde, Vinicius, Rodrygo, Militao, Camavinga, Tchouameni, and Bellingham. They are all already a reality and their market value is on the rise.

A Profitable Investment

None of them is over 25 years old, and Real Madrid has protected them to prevent the temptation of any of them deciding to “flee,” although they are all currently committed to the project. Most of them have signed convinced, putting Madrid ahead of better offers, trusting that they will win many titles with the club. The proof of their potential is that clubs keep calling with tempting offers for all of them, but they have encountered the same response: “We don’t negotiate.” They also try to entice them from behind the scenes, but without success. The escape clauses for these players range from €700 million to €1 billion, and they all have contracts from 2025 to 2029.

The investment made by Real Madrid in these seven players amounts to nearly €360 million, not including bonuses for objectives. The white club decided to change its policy and focus on these promising projects, assuming the risks that they could go awry. The journey hasn’t been easy, as evidenced by the beginnings some of them experienced. Vinicius, for example, faced criticism for his erratic finishing in his early appearances, both in the final pass and in his shots on goal. It was also not easy for Militao, who was heavily criticized before proving his worth. Tchouameni is also finding it difficult to fit into the white team’s style of play.

A Risky Policy

The risk they took was that after signing them, these players needed continuity to continue growing and reach their full potential. It was a challenging gamble in a team that waits for no one. Valverde, the cheapest of them all (€5 million), arrived at Castilla and was loaned to Deportivo, where injuries thwarted his growth. Nevertheless, Madrid trusted in his potential to recover him and give themselves the opportunity to discover a different player. Rodrygo’s evolution has also been slow, but this season he has shown his talent to earn a place in

Ancelotti’s starting eleven.

Camavinga needed two seasons to demonstrate his potential. Despite his youth, starting the season at 19 years old, his quality has allowed him to play in different positions. Tchouameni struggled in the second half of the season, but he is another firm bet by the club, as is Bellingham, the latest arrival and the most expensive (€103 million). He is expected to become one of the future references, although he will first need to adapt to his new team’s style of play. In conclusion, Real Madrid has secured its future and protected it against the petrodollars of state-owned clubs.