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As the season came to an end in May, one team that knew they had a serious rebuilding process to come was Real Madrid. Being that they had lifted the Champions League trophy for three consecutive seasons under the stewardship of Zinedine Zidane, you’d have expected them to keep that team.
The Real Madrid board knew it was time to rebuild since the team they had was getting old. Another thing that really rocked the team was the departure of their now legendary French manager.
Surely, they had to rebuild. And with a team that has had a reputation of being one of the best in the world, Real Madrid only takes the best talents in the world.
The most shocking news that came from the Bernabeu, however, was the selling of their talisman Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus. That transfer came as a shock to every football fan across the globe. No one expected Real Madrid to part with a player of Cristiano’s calibre. He has simply been one of the best if not the best football player of all time.
At Real Madrid, Ronaldo’s goal to game ratio was simply unbelievable. Raking in a total of 311 goals in just 292 appearances.
It is only a team like Real Madrid that can have the courage to sell such a player.
But it is time to move on and the team needs fresh blood, most of the talents that Real Madrid got during the transfer season with the exception of Thibaut Courtois are for the future. None of them seems ready to come into the team and make an impact on a consistent basis.
Also, most of the first team players are getting old and are looking way past their best. Real Madrid needs to revamp their squad with some of the most exciting players in the world today for them to get back to their Galacticos era.
Here are the players to bring back Galacticos to its home.
Robert Lewandowski
The 30-year-old Polish and Bayern Munich marksman is one of the best strikers in Europe at the moment.
With a tally of 10 goals in 16 Bundesliga games, 8 goals in 6 Champions League games and 4 more goals in DFL- super cup and DFB cup, Lewandowski is certainly one of the clinical strikers in the game. Robert Lewandowski can come into the Real Madrid team and make them a formidable attacking threat once again.
With amazing technical ability, prowess in the a and amazing composure in front of goal, Lewandowski will certainly make a great addition to the team.
Eden Hazard
At 27, Eden Hazard is definitely reaching his prime as a player. We have already seen some of the mesmerizing things he has done this season. With a goal tally of 10 in 19 Premier League matches, Hazard is developing into the kind of player that performs consistently.
His ability to dribble past players as if they weren’t there has made him a nightmare for most defenders he has come across. His favourite position is coming off the left flank while drifting infield to get a shooting position or make a short pass.
If Real Madrid wants a genuine left wing forward in the Ronaldo mould, then Eden Hazard is the man for them. The other great thing about the Belgian is that he’s a big game player and his influence on games can never be underestimated.
With an eye for goal, dribbling skills, technical ability to rival anyone and great pace, you can say that Eden Hazard is tailor-made for Real Madrid.
Marco Verratti
Real Madrid needs a star in their midfield, especially with Luka Modric and Toni Kroos in their 30's
There aren’t many players that can fit the bill of a Galactico midfielder than Marco Verratti. The young Italian holding midfielder that has drawn comparisons with legendary Italian Midfielder Andrea Pirlo due to their similar style of play, is one player that Madrid should look at.
If they want a young creative force in their midfield, Marco Verratti should be their go-to man. Don’t be fooled by his diminutive stature, Marco Verratti is also one of the best ball winning midfielders in the game today. Couple that with his technical ability and eye for a pass, he can be the catalyst of most attacks for his team.
Also, the player is comfortable with the ball at his feet even in tight spaces; any manager would love him in their team. Marco Verratti a true definition of a world-class midfielder that Real Madrid should have in their team.
Kylian Mbappe
Arguably the best, if not the very best young talent in the world today, the young French star still continues to shock the football world. With that kind of attention, Kylian Mbappe must have definitely caught the eye of Real Madrid.
The young PSG forward is one player that any team would love in their roster than against them. And with Real Madrid always in the search for the best talents, they should do all they can to get him.
Despite being young, the French man has shown that he has talent beyond his years even managing to lead his national side to World Cup glory in July. Mbappe is surely talented and can comfortably play on both wings and as a striker as well. He has tremendous speed, flair and dribbling skills that make him a task to defend against.
Most defences that have come against him have been left in his wake as he sped to score goals or create a chance for a teammate. He has already scored a whopping 13 goals in 12 appearances in League 1 this season, and also contributed 4 assists.
It is rare to find such a young committed and professional footballer today. Mbappe is surely one of a kind.
Kalidou Koulibaly
Another position that needs to be freshened up at Real Madrid is the central defence. Club captain and defensive stalwart Sergio Ramos is almost coming to the end of his playing days and Madrid needs someone to take over.
One of the best and sort-after central defenders in the world today is Senegalese international Kalidou Koulibaly. At 27 years now, the Senegalese international is almost reaching the peak of his game as a defender and Real Madrid will be wise to steal a match on their rivals if they sign him.
A tough tackler who excellently reads the game, he can become a focal point of the Real Madrid defence for years to come. He would definitely command a huge transfer fee from Napoli, but Real Madrid seemingly enjoys splashing the cash on quality players can’t be scared off.
The former Metz and Genk man will surely prove value for money for Real Madrid if they can bring him to the Bernabeu.
