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Real Madrid looking to generate up to €150 million through player sales
Having spent a couple of weeks boosting through new signings for the club, Real Madrid are now looking towards potential departures to even out the balance.
A few exits, needless to say, are needed for the financial books and to restore the balanced dynamics in the dressing room, and they took the first step towards the same through the termination of Dani Ceballos’ contract earlier this week.
The Spaniard’s exit, however, did not generate any financial return for the club. Florentino Perez, however, is determined to earn over €100 million through player sales this summer and has some names in mind.
A massive target
As reported by Defensa Central in a recent report, Perez is eyeing a figure of between €135 million and €150 million through sales of first-team players this summer, and he has clear names in his mind for the same.
Four players are said to be part of the president’s objective to generate revenue – Raul Asencio, Fran Garcia, Eduardo Camavinga, and Gonzalo Garcia.
The club value Asencio at close to €25 million as matters stand but also know that his sale is relatively complicated given his new wages after his recent renewal.
Finding a suitor will not be easy, but Jose Mourinho has communicated that he does not count on the player.
Fran Garcia, meanwhile, is valued at €20 million and his departure should be relatively simpler. Also poised for a simple exit is Gonzalo Garcia whose salary is low and has already attracted interest from suitors. He is valued at €40 million.
The most complicated departure, however, is that of Camavinga who does not want to leave, but for whom the club wants €50 million this summer.
Replacements in place
Real Madrid’s decision to sell four players from across the field is well-planned, and there are already clear replacements in place or targets in mind.
Marc Cucurella and Ibrahima Konate will be the team’s replacements at left-back and centre-back respectively and can potentially fill the voids left by Garcia and Asencio’s departures.
Meanwhile, the club are bringing Endrick back to provide cover at centre-forward, a position where Gonzalo Garcia rendered his services last summer.
The midfield, however, is one position where Los Blancos do not have a direct replacement for the departure-bound Camavinga, although there are clear options on their radar including Enzo Fernandez.
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Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. admits finishing problem after another frustrating night vs Elche: ‘Can’t miss that much’
Vinicius Jr.’s difficult start in front of goal continued against Elche, and the Real Madrid forward did not need anyone to tell him he had missed another chance to make the difference.
The Brazilian finished the night without a goal despite having chances to get on the scoresheet, while his teammates could only watch from the bench as opportunities went begging.
Jose Mourinho had already identified the problem before kick-off, bluntly pointing to the issue facing his forward, stating, “He’s missing the goal.”
Vini offered an equally frank assessment afterwards.
Rather than hide from another frustrating evening, he accepted responsibility on social media: “The goals will come back; I can’t miss that much…”
Two chances, no finish for Vinicius
Vinicius had two particularly clear openings against Elche, but neither produced the finish Real Madrid needed from their star forward.
The first arrived when he found himself one-on-one with the opposition goalkeeper.
Instead of finding the net, Vinicius caught the ball with the tip of his foot and sent his effort wide. Arda Guler was available during the move and called for the ball, but Vini backed himself to finish the chance.
He had another opportunity after the interval, this time following an excellent pass from Guler during a quick Real Madrid transition. Again, though, Vinicius could not find the target.
His evening ended in the 68th minute, with Mourinho deciding the Brazilian was tired and turning his attention towards Sunday’s Atletico Madrid derby.
Mourinho has a bigger decision to make
The numbers show why Vinicius’ finishing has become a talking point. He managed five shots against Elche, but only one was on target and none found the net.
After seven appearances this season, the Brazilian has scored just once, which is a striking return for a player Real Madrid rely upon to provide a major share of their attacking threat.
Ultimately, though, Real Madrid found another route to victory, with Arda Guler, Kylian Mbappe and Carlos Espi providing the goals in the 3-2 comeback.
