Top 10 stars abandoned by Real Madrid

Let's take a look at 10 world football stars who were mercilessly abandoned by Real Madrid, and then those players shined in other teams.

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1. Claudio Makelele

The French legend was brought back by Real Madrid from Celta Vigo for a fee of 14 million euros. At the Bernabeu, Makelele is like a "worker" with the task of sweeping the midfield area, then passing the ball to teammates who are in the closest possible favorable position. Two La Liga titles, 1 Champions League championship, 1 European Super Cup and 1 FIFA World Cup in 3 years (2000-2003) of Real are due to the great contribution of the silent hero Makelele.

However, Makelele's contributions are not commensurate with what he received in Madrid. His request for a salary increase was rejected by Florentino Perez, who assessed that the midfielder's influence was not equal to that of superstars Zidane, Figo, and Ronaldo. The two sides argued, Makelele was then sold to Chelsea for a fee of 20 million euros. The French midfielder later became the symbol of The Blues during the golden age of this team. And Real started the process of decline from there.

2. Alvaro Negredo

This striker nicknamed "The Beast" grew up at Real Madrid's Castilla youth training facility. Possessing a tall physique and a good physical foundation, the Spanish striker is strong in aerial combat ability and can perform powerful left-footed shots. Besides, Negredo moves very smartly and has impromptu ball handling situations.

However, he could not compete for a place in Real Madrid's first team, and he moved to play for Almeria and Sevilla respectively. In 6 seasons in La Liga, he scored a total of 120 goals in 209 matches. Negredo then moved to Man City. Although he did not play regularly, the striker still scored 23 goals in 48 matches.

3. Samuel Eto'o

The Cameroonian striker joined Real Madrid at the age of 16 and is expected to be the future of the club. However, in 3 years wearing the "White Vulture" shirt (1997-2000), Eto'o only played in 6 matches and was then sent out on loan everywhere (from Leganes, Espanyol to Mallorca).

Only when he left Real to join Mallorca and then moved to Barcelona did the "Black Panther" truly assert his class. He and Barca won 3 La Liga championships and 2 Champions League titles, before winning 1 more title in this prestigious tournament with Inter Milan. In particular, he also made Real hate him in El Classico matches when he became Iker Casillas's villain every time he reunited with his old team.

4. Wesley Sneijder

The Dutch midfielder was brought to the Bernabeu by Real in 2007 from Ajax. In his first season, he and the Royal team won the championship in La Liga. However, in the following season, injuries prevented Sneijder from contributing much to the "Vultures".

When Florentino Perez returned to the president's chair, despite Coach Pellegrini's efforts to keep Sneijder at the Bernabeu, Perez was still sent to Inter Milan for 15 million euros. In his first season playing for the black and blue striped team, Sneijder also achieved a "treble" with his teammates under the guidance of Mourinho. At that time, the Dutch player was one of the best conductors in world football.

5. Arjen Robben

Real had to spend up to 32 million pounds to get Robben's services from Chelsea. He played very impressively in 2 seasons wearing the "White Vulture" shirt. And when Perez took power, he had to suffer the same situation as his compatriot Sneijder when he was liquidated by this president, even though Pellegrini earnestly wanted to keep this player.

Pressure from Perez, in the summer of 2009, Robben agreed to transfer to Bayern Munich for 25 million euros. At Allianz Arena, the Dutch player became an indispensable pillar in the countless titles that the Gray Tigers have won (especially the Champions League trophy in the 2012/2013 season). When mentioning Robben, people immediately think of the 'whirlwind' on the right wing with his extremely magical left foot ready to sweep away all defenses.

6. Juan Mata

Real Madrid's training facility is not that it doesn't produce talent, it's just that their young players are not valued in the club's policies. Juan Mata is one of Real Madrid's most promising young talents. However, the "White Vultures" at that time possessed a top-notch attacking star team with Raul, Ronaldo, Robinho, Van Nistelrooy... making Mata unable to break into the first team and had to leave.

Mata played for Valencia, Chelsea and Man Utd respectively. No matter where he is, he always affirms the qualities of a top player, becoming the conductor of the attacking play of the clubs he plays for.

7. Angel Di Maria

This is probably one of Perez's most confusing deals. Di Maria is the most important player in Ancelotti's squad. The Champions League title in the 2013/2014 season left a deep impression on this player. With a tricky left ankle and superior technique, the Argentinian midfielder is the most disruptive factor in Real Madrid's playing style.

Switching to Man Utd, although he played well in the first matches, Di Maria could not maintain his form and due to conflicts with Van Gaal, this player moved to PSG after only 1 season of playing. Red Devil. At Parc des Princes, Di Maria has revived extremely strongly and is an inspiration in the attacking play of the French team.

8. Gonzalo Higuain

The Argentine striker joined Real Madrid in early 2007. Higuain has proven his killer ability in the Spanish Royal team. In 264 appearances, he scored 122 goals, a performance only inferior to superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

However, at the Bernabeu, Higuain never played a leading role in Real Madrid's attack. Karim Benzema is the name that Perez uses the most, even though the French striker has performance problems. Finally, Higuain decided to leave. He moved to Napoli and Juventus respectively, quickly becoming the team's mainstay with the goal-scoring skills of a top striker.

9. Mesut Oezil

During three years with Real (2010-2013), Mesut Ozil made 74 clearing passes. When the news that Oezil was suddenly pushed out of Real, it created a shock for fans of the Royal team. Immediately, waves of demonstrations and protests were directed towards Real Madrid's Board of Directors.

Moving to Arsenal for 42.5 million pounds, Ozil quickly asserted his class in England. With a sharp tactical vision and the ability to deliver killer passes, the German player is one of the top creative midfielders in the Premier League.

10. Iker Casillas

"Saint Iker" started becoming the number one goalkeeper for Real Madrid from the age of 18 (1999) until now. After 16 years of dedication to the white shirt, Casillas has won 3 Champions League titles, 5 La Liga championships and 2 Spanish King's Cups.

Casillas had a conflict with Mourinho and was immediately exiled by the Special One, leading to him no longer being able to maintain his form. After 25 years of association, he has become a living symbol of Real Madrid, but he was still mercilessly pushed away by the Board of Directors to bring David De Gea to the Bernabeu. The deal to bring in Man Utd's goalkeeper collapsed in just a few minutes, but Casillas still had to swallow bitterly and leave in the face of being spurned by the Royal team.