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Real Madrid earn record €215m from academy sales

Original: How did Real Madrid earn a club record €215m from academy sales this summer? https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/7645651/2

Real Madrid have raised a club-record €215m this summer by selling players from their youth academy. With the path to the first team at the Bernabeu blocked by star names, promising youngsters have been moved on for significant fees, turning the club's renowned academy into a major source of transfer income and prompting debate over player development.

Why now: The record figure highlights how Real Madrid's academy has become a lucrative talent pipeline while first-team opportunities remain scarce.

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