Real Madrid defender set to join La Liga rivals in €4 million move on a four-year contract

Real Madrid have agreed to sell left-back Fran Garcia to La Liga rivals Real Betis in a deal worth €4 million for 50% of the player’s economic rights, reports El Chiringuito TV.

By retaining half of the 26-year-old’s future economic rights, Real Madrid ensure they will pocket half of any transfer fee should Betis decide to sell him down the line.

Garcia says goodbye

Furthermore, the report states that Garcia has finalised personal terms with the Andalusian club, putting pen to paper on a four-year contract that ties him to the Estadio Benito Villamarín until June 2030.

The moving parts of the deal progressed rapidly after Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini identified the energetic full-back as a priority signing to reinforce his defensive flank.

For Garcia, the move offers a vital opportunity to secure consistent first-team football after slipping down the pecking order at the Santiago Bernabeu behind Alvaro Carreras, Ferland Mendy, and now Marc Cucurella, who was signed from Chelsea this summer.

The academy graduate originally rejoined Real Madrid from Rayo Vallecano in the summer of 2023 after the club triggered a €5 million buyback clause.

The Spanish outlet reports that Garcia’s move to Betis can be concluded as early as today, with the defender expected to sign his contract and complete his medicals in the coming hours.

Another financial boost from an academy graduate

This €4 million transaction feeds directly into an unprecedented summer financial masterclass for Real Madrid.

The Merengues have now generated well over €100 million this window exclusively by capitalising on academy graduates and peripheral squad assets, including the high-profile windfalls from Nico Paz’s move to Como and Mario Gila’s transfer to AC Milan.

Having spent more than €50 million on Cucurella and with Jose Mourinho trusting Alvaro Carreras, there was simply no place in the squad for Garcia.

A move to Betis, where he can play regularly, will come as a boost for the player, while Real Madrid bring in revenue for a player in the final year of his contract while retaining some degree of control over his future.

While much of the attention has focused on Real Madrid’s incoming transfers this summer, the club have built an impressive financial war chest through a series of player sales, sell-on clauses and academy departures.

The latest Real Madrid transfer news shows just how effective Florentino Perez’s long-term strategy has become, with Los Blancos now generating more than €130 million in transfer profit.

Rather than relying solely on blockbuster sales, Real Madrid’s transfer strategy has centred around retaining future rights to academy graduates and former players, a policy that continues to deliver significant financial rewards year after year.

Nico Paz and co. drive Real Madrid’s transfer profit

The biggest contribution to Real Madrid’s transfer profit has come through the Nico Paz transfer.

The midfielder has completed a permanent move to Como in a deal worth €60 million, giving Los Blancos the largest single financial boost of the summer.

Another major windfall arrived after Victor Munoz’s transfer to Liverpool.

The Premier League club activated the winger’s €40 million release clause following his spell at Osasuna, while Real Madrid retained 50% of his economic rights.

That clause ensures the Spanish giants will receive €20 million from the deal.

The Alvaro Rodriguez transfer is also expected to add to Real Madrid’s growing earnings.

The striker is closing in on a move to Bournemouth in a deal worth €30 million, with Los Blancos set to receive €12.5 million immediately and a further €2.5 million through performance-related bonuses.

Meanwhile, Alex Jimenez’s AC Milan transfer has generated another €10 million for the club after the Italian side completed his permanent signing earlier in the year.

Sell-on clauses continue to reward Real Madrid

One of the clearest examples of Real Madrid’s transfer model came through Mario Gila’s transfer.

AC Milan and Lazio recently agreed a €30 million package for the defender, and because Real Madrid retained 50% of his rights, the club will pocket another €15 million without needing to negotiate a new deal.

The Real Madrid transfer updates also include Mario Martin’s Getafe transfer.

Following a successful loan spell, Getafe exercised their purchase option, allowing Real Madrid to earn €3.5 million after selling 50% of the midfielder’s rights.

Lastly, another agreement is close to being completed, with Fran Garcia’s transfer to Real Betis expected to generate €4 million.

As with several recent deals, Real Madrid will keep 50% of the left-back’s economic rights, ensuring they could benefit financially from any future transfer.

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