Real Madrid could receive up to €15m if Javi Rueda leaves Celta Vigo for Nottingham Forest. The defender, loaned from the club in 2021, has been key to Celta's La Liga survival but his potential Premier League move could trigger Real Madrid's 50% sell-on clause. According to AS, Nottingham Forest is interested in the 24-year-old, which could activate the clause. The €15m would add to the €10m from Mario Gila and €15m from Alvaro Rodriguez, raising Real Madrid's summer revenue to nearly €200m.
Rueda, 24, has been vital to Celta's La Liga campaign, but his potential exit to the Premier League could be decisive for the Galician club. The Vigo board may demand activation of his €30m release clause, benefiting Real Madrid with 50% of that amount. The August 31 transfer deadline adds pressure to finalize the move before the window closes.
Despite the potential transfer, Real Madrid has no plans to invest further. Coach José Mourinho confirmed the squad is sufficient for the season, and the club prioritizes revenue for future projects, like potential Sergio Martinez signing from Racing Santander.
