Real Madrid is one of the most successful football clubs in the world, having won numerous domestic and international titles. However, like any other club, they have made some transfer decisions that they may have come to regret. Here are 10 players Real Madrid may have regretted selling.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo
Perhaps the most obvious choice, Ronaldo left Real Madrid for Juventus in 2018 after nine years at the club. During his time at the Bernabeu, he scored a remarkable 450 goals in 438 appearances and helped the club win four Champions League titles. His departure left a massive void in the team's attacking prowess.
The Argentine winger was sold to Manchester United in 2014 for a fee of £59.7 million, but he failed to replicate his Real Madrid form in the Premier League. Di Maria was a crucial player for Real Madrid, contributing 36 goals and 87 assists in his 190 appearances.
3. Mesut Ozil
The German playmaker was sold to Arsenal in 2013 for a fee of £42.5 million, and he has since become one of the most creative players in the Premier League. During his time at Real Madrid, Ozil contributed 27 goals and 81 assists in 159 appearances.
4. Arjen Robben
The Dutch winger was sold to Bayern Munich in 2009, and he has since become one of the best wingers in the world. During his time at Real Madrid, Robben scored 13 goals and provided 23 assists in 65 appearances.
5. Wesley Sneijder
The Dutch midfielder was sold to Inter Milan in 2009, and he helped the Italian club win the Champions League in his first season. Sneijder was a key player for Real Madrid, contributing 11 goals and 11 assists in 52 appearances.
6. Gonzalo Higuain
The Argentine striker was sold to Napoli in 2013 for a fee of £34.5 million, and he has since become one of the most prolific strikers in Serie A. During his time at Real Madrid, Higuain scored 121 goals in 264 appearances.
7. Claude Makelele
The French midfielder was sold to Chelsea in 2003, and his departure was seen as a big mistake by Real Madrid fans. Makelele was a key player in the team's midfield, and his role in the team was never properly replaced.
8. Robinho
The Brazilian winger was sold to Manchester City in 2008 for a fee of £32.5 million, and he has since had a mixed career. During his time at Real Madrid, Robinho scored 35 goals and provided 29 assists in 137 appearances.
9. Jose Callejon
The Spanish winger was sold to Napoli in 2013 for a fee of £8 million, and he has since become a regular scorer in Serie A. During his time at Real Madrid, Callejon scored 20 goals and provided 24 assists in 135 appearances.
10. Achraf Hakimi
The Moroccan full-back was sold to Inter Milan in 2020 for a fee of £36 million, and he has since become a key player for the Italian club. Hakimi was highly rated at Real Madrid, but he was sold due to the presence of other established full-backs in the squad.
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