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Real Madrid have already earned €50 million from the FIFA Club World Cup
A 3-0 win over RB Salzburg earlier this week, in what president Florentino Perez termed as the team’s best performance under Xabi Alonso, ensured that Real Madrid made it through to the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup as leaders of Group H.
Real Madrid’s qualification for the Round of 16 in has not only secured their sporting progress in the tournament but has also guaranteed them a substantial financial reward.
€50 million in the pocket
Now, as reported by Mundo Deportivo, Real Madrid have already secured €50 million from the FIFA Club World Cup so far.
That figure could rise significantly, potentially reaching triple digits if they go all the way. Winning the competition could see them take home up to €125 million.
Los Blancos will receive around €7.5 million for reaching the first knockout stage. This amount adds to the €5 million already earned from their group stage results – two wins and a draw – and the €38 million awarded simply for participating in the competition.
Now, as they get set to take on Juventus in the Round of 16, advancing to the quarter-finals would land an income of €13.1 million for Real Madrid.
Reaching the semi-finals would bring in €21 million, while making it to the final would raise their total to around €30 million.
Should they lift the trophy, the total prize would reach €40 million just from knockout rounds – an enormous financial windfall.
One of the main objectives for Real Madrid this summer was to bring in a new central midfielder capable of controlling the tempo and dictating the play from the middle.
A move for Rodri was in the works before the Spain captain decided to sign for FC Barcelona. The Merengues assessed several other options, but ended up not signing any player, with Jose Mourinho deciding to use Bernardo Silva in the double pivot.
One of the midfielders that Real Madrid were looking at as an option was Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace.
The England international has been on the club’s radar for a while now, but the Premier League club never opened the door for a summer departure.
Wharton could be on the market in 2027
However, now, according to The Guardian (h/t Bernabeu Digital), That stance could change next year, as that Palace would be prepared to consider selling Wharton during the next summer transfer window.
As mentioned already, Real Madrid have closely followed Wharton’s situation throughout the summer, although the club ultimately decided against making any further additions to their midfield.
Manchester City and Chelsea also showed serious interest in signing the England international during the summer. However, Crystal Palace were unwilling to sell, effectively ruling out a move for the midfielder.
But it appears that they could open the doors for Wharton to leave in the summer of 2027, potentially paving the way for Real Madrid to make a move.
Real Madrid continue to monitor Wharton
Real Madrid are expected to keep a close eye on Wharton’s progress ahead of the 2027 market. Should they decide they need another high-quality midfielder, the 22-year-old could once again emerge as a candidate.
Manchester City may be less likely to return for Wharton after strengthening their midfield significantly this summer.
Chelsea, however, could remain a potential competitor after failing to add a player in the position during the latest window.
For now, Wharton will remain at Crystal Palace, but the club’s willingness to consider a sale next summer means the midfielder could become a realistic option for Real Madrid in 2027.
