5 players who are likely be most affected by Real Madrid's transfer arrivals

Marcelo struggled last season
Marcelo struggled last season

#4 Mariano Diaz

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid v Real Madrid CF - La Liga
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid v Real Madrid CF - La Liga

Following on from Cristiano Ronaldo's sale, Madridistas and neutrals alike felt Florentino Perez would sanction the purchase of a superstar replacement for the club's record goalscorer; however that did not happen as the club brought in former player Mariano Diaz back from Lyon.

In further baffling scenes, the Brazilian was handed the hallowed number 7 shirt which has been worn by some of the greatest players to have donned the white of Real Madrid.

It is safe to say that Mariano Diaz would go down as one of the most underwhelming players to wear the number 7 jersey at Real Madrid, as he failed to do much of note, scoring just four goals from 19 matches in all competitions, while he also struggled to cement a starting place in the team.

The arrival of Eden Hazard for a club record fee is all but guaranteed to end his Real Madrid career, with Valencia widely reported to be interested in his services.

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