Official: Florentino gives the OK to the signing, €10M more for the coffers

Miguel Gutiérrez is now a new Napoli player. He arrived in the city today to undergo his medical examination. The deal was closed last week: the transfer reached €20 million.

Florentino Pérez backed the operation. Real Madrid will get €10 million thanks to the fact that it still retained half of his rights. This is a valuable income that strengthens its balance sheet without the need for a direct sale.

End of cycle in Girona

The footballer is ending his time at Montilivi. He arrived in the summer of 2022 from Real Madrid for only €5 million. In his first two seasons, he stood out and won the fans' affection.

Last season was more complicated. He played 36 matches, scored 2 goals, and provided 6 assists. He didn't reach his best form, but he remained an important piece.

Napoli had shown interest for weeks and finally completed the deal. For Girona, losing a significant player in the middle of the season poses an immediate challenge. Míchel and his coaching staff will have to quickly find a reliable replacement.

The operation shows intelligence in youth academy management. Keeping a share of the rights gives the white club financial return without secondary clauses. That foresight is confirmed as a success.

Valdebebas is celebrating the deal. They strengthen their treasury and, at the same time, they keep showing the cycle of opportunities: training, loan or sale, and future revaluation.

A new challenge for Gutiérrez

Now it's Italy. Napoli is bringing him in as a reinforcement for its left back position. He wants to regain the level and stability that he lacked last year in Spain.

At 24 years old, he faces his first international experience. He will have to adapt to Serie A, show quality and consistency in a more physical and tactical soccer. The Neapolitan club believes in his growth and trusts he will be one of the standout names in the squad.

Ultimately, this operation highlights several successes: Girona gets resources, Real Madrid achieves financial benefit without activating complex clauses, and Gutiérrez gains a new professional opportunity abroad. The left back is starting a key chapter in his career. The question now is whether he will be able to handle the demands and succeed under the Italian sun.