Real Madrid has made a strong official announcement regarding its firm decision to decline participation in the new investment agreement sanctioned by Liga F.
This agreement, which has the backing of the fund Gasol16 Ventures led by former basketball star Pau Gasol, will not receive support from the Madrid club or from a quarter of the teams in the league.
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Real Madrid’s position reflects its previous refusal to engage with the CVC fund in the men’s league. The Madrid board remains steadfast in its opposition to external investments that would require long-term sales of audiovisual and commercial rights, advocating for full ownership by clubs.
Funding in Exchange for Future Revenue
Officials at Concha Espina believe this agreement fails to present a sustainable or transparent growth model. The private fund was designed to offer financing in return for receiving between 35% and 49% of the league’s future revenue until 2051, a “quick cash” approach that Madrid has already contested in court during its dispute with Javier Tebas.
While Real Madrid respects the decisions of the teams that have entered the agreement, it strongly asserts that its voluntary decision should not lead to any differential treatment or adverse institutional repercussions. The club emphasizes that those who lawfully opt to stay out of the agreement should not face any financial penalties.
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Lastly, the club has cautioned against the risks associated with mortgaging the competition for 25 years. Madrid highlights that this decision could significantly impact future promoted clubs, which will be bound by the established model without having benefited from any of the initial financing from Gasol16 Ventures.
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