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#1 Cristiano's replacement?
Perhaps the biggest transfer of the season, Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Real Madrid for Turin after a blistering nine-year spell, did raise some eyebrows as to why he would move away from the Bernabeu.
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3 reasons why Cristiano Ronaldo's departure would be good for Real Madrid
The fans were divided over the Portuguese's departure, with some believing that the player needed to be replaced with an aspiring name while some labelled it as a mistake on part of the club.
Either way, the onus is on Real Madrid to bring in a high-profile name who can straight away fill at least a part of Ronaldo's big boots.
The potential candidates include Neymar, Mbappe and Hazard in the stated order. However, the Spanish side is nowhere close in pursuit of the former two. Eden Hazard is the only realistic hope for them as of now.
Chelsea will definitely try to take the full advantage of their prized asset. The player is keen to join the Madrid side but a deal does not appear to be happening in the next few days.
Phew! That's not Real Madrid's way. Is it? Even if they manage to sign Hazard, the player is yet to score 20 goals in a single league season. Is he the best suited for the job?
If you let Cristiano Ronaldo leave, there has to be a candidate more than just-in-a-pipeline waiting to join.
