Farewell to Madrid for €60 Million: Guardiola Triggers Release Clause, and Florentino Has It Sealed

Real Madrid is staying focused on the present while keeping an eye on the future, acknowledging that it’s the only way to contend with the economic might of PSG and the Premier League.

Carlo Ancelotti is concentrating solely on what he can control, with his future still uncertain, a situation that could evolve in the coming weeks.

Meanwhile, Florentino Pérez and José Ángel Sánchez are advancing in the planning for the 2024-2025 season, during which significant decisions will need to be made, beyond considerations for Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappé.

One name likely to stir things up next summer is Take Kubo, who has become one of the standout players of the current season, alongside Jude Bellingham.

Real Madrid continues to analyze Kubo’s situation, fully aware of the keen interest from the Premier League.

Manchester City aims to acquire Kubo, and Pep Guardiola is prepared to trigger his €60 million release clause.

However, Florentino Pérez holds a trump card, as the club has a buy-back option for €30 million, owning 50% of Take Kubo’s rights.

This makes it clear that the final decision rests with Real Madrid, and it will always depend on the club’s leaders whether the Japanese player ends up at Manchester City. As of now, Real Sociedad is still contemplating retaining him, despite the considerable commotion and interest surrounding the player’s future.