The details of Napoli’s deal with Real Madrid for Rafa Marin have now surfaced through Fabrizio Romano. The Italian journalist has revealed that Los Blancos will receive €12 million as the fixed fee for the defender, who is set to undergo medical tests to complete his transfer imminently.
Marin has agreed to a contract till at least 2027, given the complex structure of the buyback clause involved in the player’s contract.
Rafa Marin to have unique buyback clause included in deal
🚨🔵 Rafa MarÃn will undergo medical in Roma on Monday as Napoli player!
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 7, 2024
◉ €12m fixed fee to Real Madrid.
◉ €25m buy back clause for 2026, €35m for 2027.
◉ In 2025, Napoli cay pay €10m more and make value of buy-back clause double for €50m in 2026 and €70m in 2027. pic.twitter.com/fVccb9MX0d
Real Madrid can activate the buyback clause worth €25 million in 2026. If they don’t, the value will rise to €35 million in 2027. But, there’s a way Napoli can raise the buyback clause amount even further.
In 2025, the Azzurri can pay Real Madrid €10 million to double the buyback clause value to €50 million in 2026, and €70 million in 2027. This option is seemingly dependent on the club’s discretion, based on how he performs in his first season at the club.
Madrid’s intent to include a buyback clause valid till 2027 shows that they see Rafa Marin as a bright prospect for the future. They seem to have learned from the cases of Achraf Hakimi and Theo Hernandez, and are keen to have the option to bring the defender back in case he meets their standards in the future.
