Real Madrid have a huge advantage in the chase for Miguel Gutierrez due to a favourable buy-back clause inserted in his contract.
According to Fichajes, Real Madrid could beat Manchester United and other rivals for left-back target Miguel Gutierrez owing to a big advantage in the chase. The Spanish giants have a favourable buy-back clause inserted in his contract with Girona.
Miguel Gutierrez has become one of the formidable left-back options in Spain following a stellar season and a half with Girona. The full-back was instrumental in Michel’s side that qualified for the UEFA Champions League this season, as he has continued to attract big interest from elsewhere.
Manchester United had set sights on Gutierrez a while back, as there is a clear need for a left-back at the club ahead of the January transfer window. The Red Devils have since intensified their efforts to build up a chase for the 23-year-old full-back, but things are a bit complicated.
A left-back remains a priority for the Red Devils, but in their chase for Miguel Gutierrez, there is a major stumbling block due to the presence of Real Madrid. Having come through the academy in the Spanish capital, the 23-year-old full-back could be given a chance to make a return, which does complicate Manchester United’s chase.
The biggest issue for Manchester United is a buy-back clause that Real Madrid have in Gutierrez’s contract at Girona. The report states they can buy him back for as little as €9 million in January, which would be seen as a major coup for one of the top-rated left-backs in La Liga.
Real Madrid could push for Gutierrez to return
Not only does the €9 million clause allow Real Madrid to bring Miguel Gutierrez back to the club, but they could also profit if the 23-year-old full-back moves elsewhere owing to a 50% sell-on clause in the contract. Hence, Real Madrid could pounce on the opportunity nonetheless and bring the left-back to the Bernabeu.
The idea here could be to monitor Gutierrez’s market situation, and should Manchester United show readiness to pay big for the Spaniard, Real Madrid could get him on the cheap and sell for a profit. In any case, they will benefit because of the sell-on clause, as things could prove difficult for the Red Devils in the chase.
