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Valyrian’s thoughts on the Club’s transfer strategy
Luck played a huge in last year’s campaign. Looking back it’s a miracle that the team survived 2 ACL injuries among other multiple injuries and still went on to win a UCL La Liga double. The squad was lacking but we still won. Players stepped up. The coach stepped up. Fans who had doubts about the squad and coach were proven wrong.
Now the club appears to be sticking to the same play book hoping that things will work out again. I don’t necessarily agree with this. The squad though much stronger is still lacking especially on defense. With the amount of games coming up and having already lost key contributors in Kroos, Joselu and Nacho it remains to be seen if players will step up again. Certain reinforcements are needed but once again it appears that Carlo will have to “make do with what he has”.
“It’s not that Real Madrid couldn’t match United’s offer. The club is expected to generate over a billion euros in revenue this year. Instead, they stick firmly to their economic principles. The reason Real Madrid is in such a strong financial and sporting position today is due… pic.twitter.com/oANbBHctJy
— Managing Madrid (@managingmadrid) July 18, 2024
At least this legend is still with us.
So what are our options now?
There’s got to be a plan B right? Right?
Real Madrid were monitoring Jorrel Hato as a potential opportunity as his contract was scheduled to end in 2025. But last March, Ajax renewed his contract & took him off the table. @diarioas pic.twitter.com/TLDAJAtKjG
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) July 19, 2024
Wait it out — transfer window is long. Real Madrid has 23 squad members now and that number may slightly decrease in the next month. There are center-back alternatives. Personally think you still needed one other CB in addition to Yoro. Don’t think they’ll stand pat.
— Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) July 17, 2024
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