Florentino Perez started his summer dealings right before the season even ended by agreeing with Jose Mourinho to terminate the special one's contract. The Portuguese had issues with many of the big players at the Bernabeu and many were very happy to see his back.
The fact that Real madrid only lost €67m this transfer window despite spending big money on players can be seen to be a big gain knowing that shortly that they'll cover up that debt. With new coaches and new signings, there are always questions asked of some players in the starting XI, and with Real madrid its no different. Here we take a look at some arrivals and departures at the bernabeu and how they affect Madrid.
ARRIVALS
Dani Carjaval Madrid were clever to insert a buy-back clause in the Spanish u-21's contract when they sold him to Leverkusen a year ago. The club academy graduate was voted as the best right back in Germany last year (Philip lahm went to left back). He's good going forward and can come up with the odd goal. Arbeloa( To me Madrid's worst player last season) will be sweating to keep his place in the team and should not, although he is more defensive minded and has more experience. "http://soccerbants.files.wordpress.com/2013/09/carjaval-re-signs-for-madrid.png">
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CASMEIRO The Brazilian was signed on a permanent basis this summer from sao paulo after a loan spell last year. He was expected to continue in the castilla, but strong showings in pre-season has seen him added to the 1st team squad this season. He is a strong defensive midfielder, but he looks certain to play more for the Castilla this season than for the 1st team.
ASIER ILLARAMENDI. The basque born player is the heir to Xabi Alonso. "Illara" as he is fondly called has the potential to be better than Alonso. To me his qualities are a combination of Alonso's vision,passing range & calmness as well as Busquests defensive qualities. He is a hybrid. This season will be too big for him,adjusting to the pressure in madrid & to a high price tag(€32m actually. Buy-out clause,tax law made it €38). He will eventually prove to be worth every penny and the a real star for both Madrid & Spain. ="alignnone size-full" src="http://soccerbants.files.wordpress.com/2013/09/illaramendi-signs-for-madrid.png" alt="" title="illaramendi-signs-for-Madrid.png" width="480" height="360" />
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FRANISCO ALCARON--ISCO . I saw this guy play last year for Malaga. Watched him at the euro u-21. I knew this guy would be a perfect fit to Madrid. He has pace,dribbles,scores,versatile and he's a big game player. He has shown maturity beyond his years in Madrid with scintillating performances as though he had been here for ages. He has been madrid's best player so far this season and already showing why Madrid fans should forget Ozil.
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GARETH BALE. Ah the longest transfer saga of the summer. To me we bought a future Balon d'or winner. As a matter of fact we bought the symbol & best player in the EPL last season. He's a mirror image of Cristiano Ronaldo and I have no doubt that he will succeed at Madrid. People have said things about the price. Some like Tata Martino or Oliver Kahn have said disrespectful things about it. But the fact is haters keep hating. The fact that the 2 names above represent our nearest rivals in the Europe, I'll call them jealous & fearful haters. We bought him, deal with it. http://soccerbants.files.wordpress.com/2013/09/madridista-bale.jpg">
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DEPARTURES
MICHAEL ESSIEN. Returned to Chelsea with Mourinho. Had a couple of few games at the club.
RICARDO CARVALHO. He left on a free. A decent defender but well past his best. Best time at the club was his 1st season. After that he was 4th & eventually 5th choice at the back. Not a big loss. But a gain due to his wages are off the list.
RAUL ALBIOL. The former Valencia man left for €12m. He like Carvalho had his best time in madrid in his 1st season. He became 4th choice centre back at his departue. Good lad. But with him gone we just hope we don't have our 3 centre backs injured or suspended at the same time, although Nacho is a fair enough replacement.
JOSE MARIA CAJELLON. A Madrid boy to core. Very effective player from the bench. He will be missed. It was best he left with the signings of this summer.
GONZALO HIGUAIN. I couldn't just understand this guy leaving although I was happy. He complained he wasn't playing enough, at a time Mourinho used a rotation policy for the forwards. Out of 6 UCL semi finals he started 3 (which I don't understand when he hardly ever scores getting 1 assist in the process while Benzema scored 1 & assisted 1 in 2 starts). To me I like the fact he left. The young shall grow in Jese & Morata. "http://soccerbants.files.wordpress.com/2013/09/napoli-madridistas.png">
MESUT OZIL. This guy is the person I don't get the most. He blamed Ancelloti for not having faith in him when he wasn't playing well. He wasn't ready to fight for a place if you ask me. Truth be told Ozil is talented but Real Madrid hid many of his flaws, which I'm going to write about in my next article. For those Madrid fans still sad, look he was our player maker and did we win much? NO !!. Isco is playing well, let's trust him. He may be they key to La decima.
RICARDO KAKA. People call him a flop, but to me, he did his best. Injuries and Ozil's form kept him out. He played well in most games, but could not leave up to the expectations on a regular basis. A perfect example of a true gentle man. Fought for his place till the end,didn't blame anyone for his misfortunes & has even decided to come back for a goodbye. You'll be missed Ricky. Just as a Jibe to those Catalans. Kaka had a better season than Iniesta statistically (8 goals 15 assists compared to 5 goals 17 assists).Good thing for all parties involved,although I'm surprised Madrid allowed him go for free. Financially we didn't lose that much in the deal considering how famous Kaka is in the Asian market.
Madrid fans should be grateful to the President as this has been a well planned transfer window, in which he has brought in fantastic talent all under the age of 24. Have faith in this team. This might be our year. Hala Madrid !!!
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