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Two trophyless seasons take their toll as Real Madrid squad loses €176 million in market value
Real Madrid are not going through the best of times. The club are on the brink of going two seasons back-to-back without winning a major trophy.
This does not bode well for the club’s prestige. But perhaps importantly, the lack of success in the last two years has had an economic impact as well, leading to the devaluation of the Real Madrid squad.
A review of Transfermarkt valuations done by Diario SPORT reveals that the collective market value of the Real Madrid squad has fallen by approximately €176 million since the summer of 2024.
The big losers
The list of players who have seen their valuations drop significantly makes for uncomfortable reading at Valdebebas.
Rodrygo has experienced one of the sharpest declines, falling from €110 million to €50 million, while Eduardo Camavinga has dropped by the same margin, from €100 million to €50 million.
Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr have also taken notable hits, with the Englishman’s valuation falling from €180 million to €140 million and the Brazilian dropping from €180 million to €150 million.
Aurelien Tchouameni has slipped from €100 million to €75 million, and Eder Militao from €60 million to just €25 million.
The exceptions
Only eight players in the current squad have seen their market value rise during this period. Arda Guler stands out as the most dramatic example, soaring from €30 million to €90 million, while Alvaro Carreras has climbed from €35 million to €60 million.
Among the newer arrivals, Franco Mastantuono, Raul Asencio and Gonzalo Garcia have all shown encouraging upward trajectories, alongside Dean Huijsen and Dani Ceballos.
Kylian Mbappe has also edged up from €180 million to €200 million.
Fede Valverde is the only player to have maintained his 2024 valuation of €120 million exactly.
According to the report, the figures could worsen further when Transfermarkt releases its post-season update in the coming months.
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Manchester United launch final push to sign Real Madrid outcast; club resists permanent exit
Manchester United are stepping up their pursuit of Endrick as the Brazilian forward’s future at Real Madrid becomes increasingly uncertain, with a potential January loan move emerging as a solution to his lack of regular playing time.
According to Bernabeu Digital, Manchester United are making a final push to convince the 19-year-old to join them.
However, negotiations could prove complicated because the Premier League club is interested in including a purchase option in the deal, while Real Madrid are not currently planning to give up permanent control of the striker.
Endrick’s limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season have opened the door to a temporary departure, with AC Milan and Tottenham also emerging as potential destinations.
Why Manchester United want Endrick?
Manchester United are looking for greater attacking productivity and believe Endrick could provide a different dimension to their forward line.
The Premier League club has also been linked with the Brazilian in the past, as they assess options to improve their goalscoring output after a poor start to the season.
Notably, his situation at Real Madrid makes a move more plausible, as Endrick has struggled to secure consistent minutes, and the club is considering a loan that would give him the chance to play regularly.
However, United’s preferred terms could become the biggest obstacle.
The English side reportedly wants the option to buy Endrick at the end of the loan, potentially giving them a route to a permanent transfer if he impresses.
Real Madrid reject permanent Endrick exit
Real Madrid’s preference is understood to be a straightforward loan without a purchase option.
The club want Endrick to gain experience elsewhere before returning to compete for a place in the squad, rather than risk losing a young forward they have invested in for the future.
His previous loan spell at Lyon provides a possible model for another temporary move, although any agreement would depend on the terms offered and the player’s own preferences.
Manchester United are prepared to make an attractive financial proposal in an effort to secure his arrival, but money alone may not resolve the disagreement if Real Madrid remain unwilling to include a purchase clause.
