Real Madrid only signed 3 players aged 30 and over for 23 years, we name them
Since 2000, Real Madrid have only bet on signing 3 players aged 30 or over. They all came in three different transfer windows.
In 2007, Real Madrid signed Jerzy Dudek as a free agent. The goalkeeper was then 34 years old.
In 2010, Madrid paid 8 million euros to sign Ricardo Carvalho from Chelsea. The Portuguese defender was then 32 years old.
Finally, in 2012, Real Madrid signed Diego Lopez on a free basis. The 31-year-old goalkeeper will then sit on the bench for Iker Casillas.
The pattern is clear, Perez doesn't bet on players over 30. However, things seem to be different this year when Real Madrid is said to have a close relationship with two players in their 30s - Harry Kane and Joselu. Los Blancos need a striker to replace Karim Benzema who has gone to Saudi Arabia. But it remains to be seen whether Perez will break his tradition with respect to Kane and Joselu.
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Alexander-Arnold's development by leaving Liverpool's transfer window. Andy Robertson knows this well.
Michael Edwards established a transfer gimmick during his tenure as Liverpool sporting director. The England international, who quit around 12 months ago, has used the relegation market several times during his tenure, garnering some gems in the process.
Gini Wijnaldum was his first real start, having joined Newcastle United for a reasonable fee following Toon's fearsome relegation from the Premier League to the Championship in 2016. The Dutchman proved to be worth every penny, which is why Edwards reused his round soon after.
It was Andy Robertson by his side, with a low transfer fee from Hull City in 2017. About a year later, Xherdan Shaqiri joined him at Merseyside after leaving Stoke City. The duo have both been relegated to their respective clubs, but that doesn't reflect the quality they possess as individuals.
Wijnaldum, Shaqiri and Robertson have all lifted the sport's biggest trophies since joining Anfield, and the latter remains an integral part of Klopp's squad ahead of next season, featuring in 34 of Liverpool's 38 appearances in the Premier League this season. Relegated players are often seen as failures when in fact the team itself is failing. Edwards has repeatedly exploited market inefficiencies as head of Fenway Sports Group, and a similar gift arose for Jörg Schmadtke, who now serves as sporting director at Merseyside.
The experienced German was appointed last month after Julian Ward made the surprise decision to step down as Edwards' successor. Schmadtke will handle the negotiations more than anything else, but having shown an eye for talent throughout his scouting career, he is certain to have an opinion on potential signings. power.
Last weekend, La Liga ended, and after a 0-0 draw against Getafe, Real Valladolid finished in 18th place on the table. The Spanish team will attend LaLiga 2 next season, relegation is likely to seriously affect Iván Fresneda's future.
The 18-year-old looks like a prodigy for the time being. He still has a lot to develop to experience in the future - especially physically in the game - but he looks to be a huge talent, having started 18 La Liga games this season despite still a teenager. Liverpool have been noted interest (The Athletic).
According to Spanish newspaper Relevo, Real Valladolid's relegation has cut Fresneda's release clause in half. The report says his release clause was originally set at $43m (£34m/€40m) but has now dropped to just $21m (£17m/20m). euro). Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United have been following his services recently (via The Mirror) but now Liverpool may have enough reason to join the picture.
Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool.
Jörg Schmadtke can use a classic Liverpool transfer trick, which will unlock a Trent Alexander-Arnold switch.
Since April, Trent Alexander-Arnold has been arranged by Klopp to play as a temporary midfielder. The team's new 3-2-5 formation includes right-back Scouse drifting into the midfield to play alongside Fabinho, but on the defensive side, he continues to play at full-back. .
It remains to be seen how the talented academy graduate will be used next season, but Liverpool's recent relationship with Bayern Munich's Benjamin Pavard (Kicker) is interesting. If the Frenchman arrives as a new right-back this summer, he will allow Alexander-Arnold to swap positions permanently by becoming a
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