5 Real Madrid players set to be sold after a series of high-profile arrivals

Real Madrid Unveil New Signing Eden Hazard
Real Madrid Unveil New Signing Eden Hazard

#3 Marco Asensio

Marco Asensio failed to capitalise in Cristiano's absence
Marco Asensio failed to capitalise in Cristiano's absence

Marco Asensio was tipped as the next big thing in Spanish football and Cristiano Ronaldo's natural heir at Real Madrid. The attacker has failed to deliver in accordance with the expectations, leading the club to put more faith on Vinicius Junior. The arrival of Eden Hazard has complicated the matter even more.

With a series of big money signings, the club is forced to sell in order to comply with the Financial Fair Play regulations. The 23-year-old will find himself below Hazard, Luka Jovic, and Vinicius in the pecking order.

Asensio is still one of Europe's hottest prospects and he might find himself a new club this summer should an acceptable offer arrive.


#2 James Rodriguez

James spent two season on-loan at Bayern Munich.
James spent two season on-loan at Bayern Munich.

James Rodriguez was signed by Real after his outstanding performance for Columbia in the World Cup 2014. The playmaker was unable to nail down a starting spot due to abundance of attacking players in the form of Cristiano Ronaldo, Isco, Karim Benzema, and Gareth Bale.

Despite his influence on the pitch, Zinedine Zidane used James as a substitute predominately and he requested a loan move in search of more minutes. The Columbian earned a temporary move to Bayern Munich in the following summer of 2017.

This summer, Rodriguez rejected the German club's offer to sign him permanently and returned to Madrid. Clearly, the 27-year-old isn't in Zidane's plan and will play for a new team next season.

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