So much buzz around Real Madrid’s signing of Gareth Bale for a whopping 91 million Euros which has already made way for Kaka to leave for AC Milan (Free Transfer) and the imminent departure of Mesut Ozil to Arsenal as the London club’s officials are now in Germany where Ozil is with the national team, in an attempt to finalise personal terms and complete a medical. But Bale’s not the only signing made by Madrid this transfer season.Let us now take a look at Madrid’s signings this and also rate them .
5) Asier Illarramendi
Transfer Fee: 39 million euro.
Position: Midfield – Central Midfield.
Asier Illaramendi
Another one of the promising U-21 Spain national team’s player . He is certainly not worth 39 million, Real Madrid should’ve used that money for Luis Suarez as a replacement for Higuain, but instead they went after a mid-fielder and splashed a lot of money . With Casemiro, Xabi Alonso , Sami Khedira and Luka Modric already present, it was a completely foolish decision to buy Illarramendi.
Verdict: 3/10 - Overrated, costly and surplus
4) Casemiro
Transfer Fee: 6 million euro.
Position: Midfield – Defensive Midfield.
Casemiro
This brilliant Brazilian midfielder from Sao de Campos was a loanee from Sao Paulo brought during the winter window. Showing his remarkable passing skills and vision ,Casemiro has already scored 4 goals in Club Friendlies after inking a permanent deal for a fee of 6 million euros. Amazing player showing a lot of quality ,could be Madrid’s next Alonso .
Verdict:9/10 - Promising player shown a lot of dedication but is surplus.
3) Daniel Carvajal
Transfer Fee:Undisclosed.
Position: Defense – Right-Back.
Daniel Carvajal
A product of La Fabricia, the Spanish starlet left for Bayer 04 Leverkusen for 6 million euros last season with a contract that also included a buy-back clause which Madrid invoked to get the Bundesliga‘s best right-back to Madrid.This promising youngster had an amazing season with Leverkusen before returning to Madrid.He did great in pre-season friendlies as well. A marvelous signing by Madrid, Dani is set to cement his place in the starting 11.
Verdict : 8/10 - Most promising defender brought for a small sum, completes the team.
2) Isco
Transfer Fee: Undisclosed(Estimated to be around 25 million euro).
Position: Midfield – Attacking Midfield.
Isco
One of the most promising youngsters who played a major role in Spain’s victory of Euro U-21 .The starlet was also named “Player of the tournament”. He certainly proved his worth by scoring 3 goals and assisting 1 in the opening 3 matches. With Ozil set for Arsenal, Isco is set to become the new wizard at the Bernabeu.
Verdict: 9/10 - Promising starlet ,already proved his worth .
1) Gareth Bale
Transfer Fee: 91 million euro.
Position: Midfield – Left Wing.
Gareth Bale jerseys
The Welsh winger is the newest Galactico signed by Florentino Perez and he is the answer to Barcelona‘s signing of Neymar. 91 million euros for Bale may seem a lot but it was only possible through the Spurs’ chairman’s negotiating skills. This signing made Ozil unhappy who is close to joining the Gunners and Kaka has already signed for A.C. Milan. Brought in at a staggering price, Madrid had to offload Ozil .But it also means managerial woes for Carlo Ancelotti as he has to now choose between Di Maria and Bale. The German wizard Ozil is set to leave the club. Bale on the right with Ronaldo on the left and Isco in the middle is a lethal combination which can surely win La Decima .
Verdict: 8/10 - Costly but certain to bring trophies
