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Real Madrid Pays Record $1.5 M for Swedish Star Schröder

6/24/2026

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Schröder Signs for Real

Real Madrid signed Sweden forward Felicia Schröder (19) for a fee that exceeds the $1.5 million record.
BK Häcken estimated fee at over 15 million kronor, though the exact amount was not disclosed.
Schröder scored 91 goals for BK Häcken and was Europa Cup top scorer with eight, netting all four in the final.
Real Madrid finished second in the 2025-26 Liga F, 15 points behind Barcelona, and secured a Champions League spot.

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Pérez Outbids Chelsea

Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez outbid Chelsea for midfielder Schröder, citing better playing time and image.
Pérez faced criticism for sexist remarks toward female journalists before the Schröder deal.
The club’s historically low investment in its women’s side triggered a PR backlash as Barcelona leads Liga F.
A documentary will accompany the transfer announcement, highlighting Schröder’s rise and Real Madrid’s renewed focus on women’s football.

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Schröder Signs for Real

Real Madrid signed Sweden forward Felicia Schröder (19) for a fee that exceeds the $1.5 million record.
BK Häcken estimated fee at over 15 million kronor, though the exact amount was not disclosed.
Schröder scored 91 goals for BK Häcken and was Europa Cup top scorer with eight, netting all four in the final.
Real Madrid finished second in the 2025-26 Liga F, 15 points behind Barcelona, and secured a Champions League spot.

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