Manchester United usurped Real Madrid to sign Leny Yoro from Lille this summer, in what remains the most expensive transfer of the summer if all of the variables are fulfilled for the 18-year-old. One of the key factors was naturally the money involved.
Los Blancos thought they were negotiating from a position of safety, having initially convinced Yoro to join them, but could not find a deal with Lille when United came in with an offer of €50m plus more than €10m in variables for Lille. As per Marca, Yoro will earn €9m per year as a base salary, nearly four times the €2.5m that was on offer from Real Madrid.
Certainly whenever a player chooses another offer ahead of Real Madrid, the tendency has been to portray them as a mercenary. It is perfectly reasonable for a player to accept a much higher offer, but at United there is a good chance he wins a starting spot this season. At the Santiago Bernabeu, he would likely have begun as fourth-choice in the pecking order for Los Blancos, behind David Alaba, Eder Militao and Antonio Rudiger.
IsahAliyu
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Then it's a good business for the player not for the team
Hritangshu93
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One thing I really admire about Madrid is that they don't overpay anyone.... doesn't matter however great the player is.....proof is clear.... Mbappe earing less than Lewandowski and De Jong.....and yet they concentrate more on bringing success..... that's why every player dreams of playing there.... even if that means taking a pay cut...... really admirable policy..... keep it up
Naocdeintz
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Man U are not organised at all. Madrid bought Cristiano Ronaldo for 92 million and sold him to Juventus for 105 millions after using him to win 4 champions League, scoring 450 goals. That's why Madrid have a strong economy. Good president, good management with the most attractive stadium.