With the transfer ban lifted Real Madrid can once again go about their business this summer. The club would want to recruit some of the best players in the world after having a relatively quiet window in 2016.
There has been a lot of talk of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and his possible transfer this summer to Los Blancos. Up until recently Sergio Aguero’s future at Manchester City was also a doubt. He also happens to be a target for Real Madrid.
But if they had to chose it might be wise to go with the Argentine and here are 5 reasons why:
#5. Proven in the Premier League
The Premier League is known to be one of the toughest leagues in the world to play in because of the ferocity and pace of play. The Bundesliga is quite similar and is also a fast paced league but maybe not as physical as the English game.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has done well to prove himself as a top goalscorer but he might not be able to adjust as quickly as Aguero. The Premier League has always been the toughest to adapt to and Aguero did that in his very first season.
He will actually find it a lot easier to play in La Liga given there is more focus on attacking football rather than defending. Aubameyang has been good in the past three seasons but his adjustment period will be a lot longer than that of Aguero’s.
#4. One-upping their rivals Atletico Madrid
Many might have forgotten by now but Sergio Aguero spent 5 good years at Real Madrid’s arch rivals Atletico. He made 175 appearances notching up 74 goals in that time frame. He then moved to Manchester City in 2011 for a fee of 38 million pounds.
There is now added incentive of enraging their rivals if they sign Sergio Aguero. Despite only spending 5 seasons at their cross-town rivals he was beloved by their fans. Given Atletico are also serious title contenders every year it would make sense to sign one of their former heroes.
Real Madrid have the financial might to pull off a move for Aguero and Atletico fans would hate the sight of him in the white of Madrid. Florentino Perez is the master of making the most controversial transfers happen.
Luis Figo was the first ever player he signed which kicked off the Galactico project. Given he pulled off something so unpredictable and unlikely getting Aguero would be very much within his set of business skills.
#3. Previous La Liga experience
This particular reason is self-explanatory, Having already plied his trade in La Liga with Atletico Madrid adjusting to the league would be a cinch for someone of his quality. Aguero’s record in the Premier League is impeccable.
He has consistently managed over 15 goals every season so far in England. He also has the best goals per game ratio in Premier League history. That stat is impressive in itself, not to mention Aguero is a big game player.
Aubameyang can boast of similar qualities and records in the Bundesliga but having never played in La Liga before it will be a completely new environment for him. Although the styles of both leagues are very similar Aguero has the added advantage of experience.
The Argentine will also have a similar role at Real Madrid to the one he has at Manchester City. He will be surrounded by some of the best players in the world but he will also have to provide for others.
Aubameynag plays with quality stars as well at Dortmund but just not at the caliber of Real Madrid and Manchester City.
#2. Consistency
This particular category is slightly dicey to discuss since both strikers are very consistent when it comes to their scoring record. So it becomes a question of longevity and in that category, Aguero clearly comes out on top.
He is already the most prolific goalscorer in the Premier League in terms of goals per game ratio. Aubameyang on the other can be considered a late bloomer. He hit 20+ goals for the first time only last season.
In fact, that was the first time in his career he managed 20+ goals. Secondly, he isn’t as good a finisher as Aguero. He normally needs more chances per goal every game. Aguero has more of a predatory instinct in the box and doesn't need a second invitation to score.
#1. Pure individual ability
Real Madrid are the kind of team that buy players who can produce something out of nothing. Both Aguero and Aubameyang are great goalscorers but one relies only on his instinct and speed while the other can fashion something out of the blue.
Aguero is great dribbler, and that ability comes in handy when he is in the box. He can wriggle his way out of a tough spot and still manage to score when the odds are stacked up against him.
The same probably cannot be said of Aubameyang who relies on his speed to break defensive lines to latch onto through balls. We have seen Aguero’s individual ability shine through on so many occasions in the past.
The goal that won City their first ever Premier League title showcased this exact quality of Aguero. He had more than a little to do after Balotelli set him up but he kept his calm feinted one opponent before slotting it past the keeper.
Given how Ronaldo needs players around him that can create and link up well in his new role Aguero fulfills that criteria but there are still question marks over Aubameyang.
