Player Watch - Sergio Reguilón (Brentford)

[mark87]

If they triggered the buyback clause in 2 years but the player wanted to stay with us, would he have to go back?

No, it'll be the same as the two clubs agreeing a fee but the player not wanting to move.

 

[robertgoulet]

The one thing I fear with the buy back is that Madrid won't buy hm back to keep him, but rather to buy him back and sell him to someone else at a much higher fee than the buy back, sort of like they did with morata at Juve, although he did spend a season back at Madrid before his big move to Chelsea. If reguilon becomes even better here, as he was already amazing at Sevilla, this could come into play. However, there have been many instances where Madrid never activated the buy back clauses of players they've sold.

I guess at that point, say RM had a deal to sell him on for 50M...couldnt we just say, look here's another 20M we will keep him. That matches the 50M (initial 30M + 20M).

 

[CrouchPotato]

The one thing I fear with the buy back is that Madrid won't buy hm back to keep him, but rather to buy him back and sell him to someone else at a much higher fee than the buy back, sort of like they did with morata at Juve, although he did spend a season back at Madrid before his big move to Chelsea. If reguilon becomes even better here, as he was already amazing at Sevilla, this could come into play. However, there have been many instances where Madrid never activated the buy back clauses of players they've sold.

I think with these it only works if the player wants to leave as well? Surely he could turn real down if he doesn’t want to move to the club they are trying to sell him to

 

[JayB]

The one thing I fear with the buy back is that Madrid won't buy hm back to keep him, but rather to buy him back and sell him to someone else at a much higher fee than the buy back, sort of like they did with morata at Juve, although he did spend a season back at Madrid before his big move to Chelsea. If region becomes even better here, as he was already amazing at Sevilla, this could come into play. However, there have been many instances where Madrid never activated the buy back clauses of players they've sold.

This comes up nearly every time the sell a young player as they always try to include buyback clauses, and here's what I've gleaned from seeing it discussed by Madrid supporters on Reddit a hundred times: I believe they did that once, got a massive amount of criticism for it and Perez subsequently stated that they aren't in the business of trading players like commodities, that it's classless for a club of their esteem. They then had an opportunity to pull that maneuver when Espanyol sold Hermoso to Atleti, but Perez stuck by his commitment that they didn't traffic in players. If they wouldn't do it when a highly rated defender was going to their local rivals they're unlikely to do it with Reguilon, IMO.

 

[delawarespur]

I think with these it only works if the player wants to leave as well? Surely he could turn real down if he doesn’t want to move to the club they are trying to sell him to

I was just about to edit my post, but you're 100% correct. Sergio's dream is to become a key player for Madrid, but if they make it known they're buying him back to sell him, obviously he could just decline. It's all up to the player, and if he doesn't see a future at Madrid, especially with Mendy being one of the best LBs in the world, he could just decide to stay.

 

[dtxspurs]

I see your Davies, and raise you a Sissoko...

I see your Sissoko and raise you a Lucas Moura

 

[delawarespur]

This comes up nearly every time the sell a young player as they always try to include buyback clauses, and here's what I've gleaned from seeing it discussed by Madrid supporters on Reddit a hundred times: I believe they did that once, got a massive amount of criticism for it and Perez subsequently stated that they aren't in the business of trading players like commodities, that it's classless for a club of their esteem. They then had an opportunity to pull that maneuver when Espanyol sold Hermoso to Atleti, but Perez stuck by his commitment that they didn't traffic in players. If they wouldn't do it when a highly rated defender was going to their local rivals they're unlikely to do it with Reguilon, IMO.

That's interesting. I guess morata was more of an outlier. This makes our outlook seem really positive, especially as ferland Mendy is one of the best LBs in the world already and only 25.

 

[hescominghome]

Never know he might get firmly settled in London and love it here. Fingers crossed

 

[JayB]

That's interesting. I guess morata was more of an outlier. This makes our outlook seem really positive, especially as ferland Mendy is one of the best LBs in the world already and only 25.

He stayed with them for a season and ultimately didn't make the grade. They sold him on but not because they had exercised the buyback clause in order to flip him for a profit, rather because he didn't prove to be good enough in the end.

 

[Led's Zeppelin]

The one thing I fear with the buy back is that Madrid won't buy hm back to keep him, but rather to buy him back and sell him to someone else at a much higher fee than the buy back, sort of like they did with morata at Juve, although he did spend a season back at Madrid before his big move to Chelsea. If reguilon becomes even better here, as he was already amazing at Sevilla, this could come into play. However, there have been many instances where Madrid never activated the buy back clauses of players they've sold.

If that happens, Spurs will be able to bid as well. But whereas as someone else will have to pay say £50m to give RM a net profit, Spurs would only have to pay £20m.

They may choose not to, but there's nothing to prevent them from doing so. (Except Mr Levy of course).

I don't think it's nearly as bad as some people do. You've been conditioned into thinking that we can't do a good transfer deal!

 

[Guernman]

Isn't it more likely that it is the player himself who wants the buyback clause. His long term plan is obviously to be first choice at Madrid and doesn't want his route home blocked by Levy demanding an unrealistic fee.

 

[delawarespur]

He stayed with them for a season and ultimately didn't make the grade. They sold him on but not because they had exercised the buyback clause in order to flip him for a profit, rather because he didn't prove to be good enough in the end.

I guess overall, as long as Madrid stick to their morals, it seems like unless Madrid see him as a starter in the near future (I think the buy back was reported to be only after 2 seasons, not before or after?) or they would be happy to spend 40 mil to have him as a backup, we're getting a great deal. The important thing is that right now as a player, he is already great and 30 mil could well prove to be a huge bargain if he continues his trajectory.

 

[yido_number1]

The one thing I fear with the buy back is that Madrid won't buy hm back to keep him, but rather to buy him back and sell him to someone else at a much higher fee than the buy back, sort of like they did with morata at Juve, although he did spend a season back at Madrid before his big move to Chelsea. If reguilon becomes even better here, as he was already amazing at Sevilla, this could come into play. However, there have been many instances where Madrid never activated the buy back clauses of players they've sold.

I doubt Levy would do anything that didn't actually make money for him. Would imagine the rebuy would have to be pretty high.

 

[mil1lion]

It's Real Madrid so of course he would go back if they want him. I'm just going to enjoy him while he's here and hope Madrid have enough left backs to stay away. At least we have Cirkin and Sess coming through and with supposedly the young right back we just signed we're well set for fullbacks.

 

[JoaoPereira]

The one thing I fear with the buy back is that Madrid won't buy hm back to keep him, but rather to buy him back and sell him to someone else at a much higher fee than the buy back, sort of like they did with morata at Juve, although he did spend a season back at Madrid before his big move to Chelsea. If reguilon becomes even better here, as he was already amazing at Sevilla, this could come into play. However, there have been many instances where Madrid never activated the buy back clauses of players they've sold.

well, that could be the case but he's a left back after all, it's not a position clubs are willing to break bank for. 45M is already a steep baseline and it would take 60M to even make up for the difference with this sale. also, given the current state of the world can't help but think that the market will stabilize for a while making huge sales a less regular occurence.

 

[Ben1]

Even if he succeeds, what will he be worth in two years with the market calming a little. Hakimi just went for a very reasonable fee. I highly doubt Madrid could make a hugeeeee profit off recalling/selling. It would take an English club being very keen to go too high.

 

[Chandieeeee]

Anyone else think that with him 3 at the back is more likely?

 

[Japhet]

Anyone else think that with him 3 at the back is more likely?

We've got the players for it, but probably not the manager.

 

[Pistols At Dawn]

CONSIDER THIS 4 -3 - 3

Lloris
Doherty - Toby - Dier/Sanchez - Requilon
Ndombele - PEH - Lo Celso
Bale - Kane - Sonny

GOOD LAWD

 

[Spurrific]

CONSIDER THIS 4 -3 - 3

Lloris
Doherty - Toby - Dier/Sanchez - Requilon
Ndombele - PEH - Lo Celso
Bale - Kane - Sonny

GOOD LAWD

I can’t wait for Son, Kane and Bale to just never pass to each other. Going to be some goals highlight reel at the end of the season hopefully