Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is reportedly ploughing ahead with a number of player sales this summer, with Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez both heavily linked with moves away.
Bale is not in Zidane's first-team plans at the Bernabeu, and was not even picked in Madrid's squad for their Champions League last-16 defeat to Manchester City on Friday evening.
Rodriguez, similarly, has failed to cement a starting spot under Zidane and has been linked with a move to the Premier League, with Zidane keen on selling deadwood in the squad to increase his own transfer budget, according to Spanish outlet Marca.
The report details that Zidane has been told by the Madrid hierarchy to source buyers for players not in his plans for next season, before targeting new arrivals over the coming weeks.
For instance, last summer, Zidane sold first-team stars such as Marcos Llorente, Mateo Kovacic and Keylor Navas to the tune of £135m.
That money funded moves for Eden Hazard, Eder Militao and Ferland Mendy, with a similar approach to Madrid's transfer policy and squad management expected this summer.
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Natureblaze
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Just remember ethics of the job, if Bale is arrogant they have every right to fire him but certainly that is not the case as you claim. He just hate the guy period
Fire him are u sure u know wat u talking about. Fire him and pay him for not doing nutin. I think it’s best they let him sit on bench till he can’t run 45minutes. He has no intention of being sold because he is happy getting paid for not playing
JeSfaMouS-17
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He doesn’t hate them point of correction. He just doesn’t feel they fit in his plans and Bale hasn’t given his all whenever he gets the chance. I will rather give a rookie who gives his all for the team a chance than give a big player who sacrifice less for the team. Bale’s ignorance and arrogance in the whole situation is what has kept him on the bench for so long. He hasn’t regretted any of his actions starting from his Wales,golf, Madrid flag.
Just remember ethics of the job, if Bale is arrogant they have every right to fire him but certainly that is not the case as you claim. He just hate the guy period
BinAdamu
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Sale James, Isco, Nacho, Gareth Bale, Brahimi, And Modric, send Luca Jovic out on-loan, and Buy Paulo Dybala, that's all, believe me the guys will make it come next season
mugane
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as a man city fan I know Zidane is a great manager with lots of experience...right now people will comment about the UCL exit but coming next season I won't be surprised if he wins the UCL trophy because of the following reasons: 1.hazard form will be a threat to many teams and will among the key players. 2.Courtois great form will still continue and will be a key player to UCL success. 3.Mbappe's arrival will be a blessing to Zidane's team. 4.combination of varane and Ramos would be unbreakable. 5.asensio ,rodrygo,vinicious, will turn to be the best super subs 6.Benzema 's attacking experience will lead him to 7th in the ballon do'or and 2nd laliga top behind Messi.
Bastian4945
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Sell your goat man you know ntn about football
I dont care about your opinion mate, you can take it and shove up yours
IkramNichari
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That's true. But this season was not bad at all. Next will be even better.
yes dear am saying too because some fans critise our coach and varane and varane apologize that we lost the match and I am responsible of this defeat so.we stand with him he feels guilty we should support him
fuacmnyz
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bale,james,Mariano,ebrahim,modric,vaquez and marcelo should be sold and swap isco
Imposible
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ZINEDINE ZIDANE Don't have to Sell Any Player, All he needs to do is to Set up a Meeting with Real Madrid President Perez and Tell him to Go And Pay Off European V.A.R the Way He did To Spanish V.A.R that Won't the La Liga for them.. SO You don't need to Sell or Sign... The best Signing of Real Madrid is the Signing of V.A.R in Spain.. So Because Perez was not able to Sign European V.A.R, That was Why They Lost to Manchester City in the UCL.
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European var was already occupied.
real_ultras
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we don't need any player i think this team will be a good when odegard come this team.will be a best sometimes players do a mistakes so it.s Not means they are not a good player these players give us 2 trophies in this and insha Allah. in next season they will play more better then last season
That's true. But this season was not bad at all. Next will be even better.
DeLaCrUs
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U’re a true fan of football and u understands football perfectly bro, much respect and well said of the most dangerous coach ever to grace our era with a spectacular coaching style to football
i am hearing praises from madrid fans... thanks bro
love_fotball
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ZINEDINE ZIDANE Don't have to Sell Any Player, All he needs to do is to Set up a Meeting with Real Madrid President Perez and Tell him to Go And Pay Off European V.A.R the Way He did To Spanish V.A.R that Won't the La Liga for them.. SO You don't need to Sell or Sign... The best Signing of Real Madrid is the Signing of V.A.R in Spain.. So Because Perez was not able to Sign European V.A.R, That was Why They Lost to Manchester City in the UCL.
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they buy those players to fu..ck Shakira 😀
IkramNichari
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we don't need any player i think this team will be a good when odegard come this team.will be a best sometimes players do a mistakes so it.s Not means they are not a good player these players give us 2 trophies in this and insha Allah. in next season they will play more better then last season
Phada1922
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Zidane already showed his ability which is very impressive..... 3 UCL in very begining of his Career....even many great coaches spend decades to win one....now think about it What this Zidane gonna thinking about next season Very dangerous coach indeed
U’re a true fan of football and u understands football perfectly bro, much respect and well said of the most dangerous coach ever to grace our era with a spectacular coaching style to football
Cappo93
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Well, I will always blame Madrid board for this Bale saga. Bale wanted to leave la season but Perez and his board from no where blocked the chance.
See someone with knowledge here 👏🏽
Cappo93
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I thought he had pencilled 50% of the squad for sell only to find out that it's the same old story. The question is whether Madrid can get rid of Bale? Maybe by paying him off or putting him on a free transfer.
Think more about your team leave Madrid fi mad themselves
Cappo93
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Cristiano needs Madrid to win UCL and vice versa They both are made for each other
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Real Madrid was always a team to replace star cr7 is no different time will pass and new stars rise you have to be loyal like Barca
Cappo93
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It would be better if we sell james/ bale (for god's sake)/ Brahim/ Mariano/ Ceballos and sign Camavinga/ Upamecano and Keep Odegaard no matter What, Give Jovic more chances
Sell your goat man you know ntn about football
Cappo93
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Because of your ego cost Madrid the champions league Bale won all the UCL you have to date but you you too silly to see that if I was the presidential fired you cause champions league worth more to the club history, why would you hazard and you know he is not fully fit and you have two young talented Brazilians on the beach sigh. Ok no captain play 3-4-3 attacking formation to get some goals early you had a lot a time to prepare for this match. Just love football and I share my comments
Bastian4945
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It would be better if we sell james/ bale (for god's sake)/ Brahim/ Mariano/ Ceballos and sign Camavinga/ Upamecano and Keep Odegaard no matter What, Give Jovic more chances
RicarMoreno
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Hazard money is lost. paying millions to a player to score a single goal is not clever at all. James or Bale could've net more than that. The asset and liability game is not for ZZ
Yoheirs
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Zidane should move for Paulo dybala and mbappe. we need them.
yatcklmpu
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I wish last career Cr7 end to REAL Madrid just let Bale out of Real Bale is blocking Cr7 to comeback Real Zidane had enough for Bale he does not deserved trophies REAĹ Madrid success totally fake football PLAYER only for fame popularity he needs to complete his golf court only
Agbavobor
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wow , still bitter we won the league, pls work on your spellings before writing rubbish in public places
You Are Very Wrong, Because am not like you.. you will always Remain a Slave forever.. and Am here Playing my football.. very Soon you will also Be Watching Me and also Calling me ur God.
vehknoprs
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ZINEDINE ZIDANE Don't have to Sell Any Player, All he needs to do is to Set up a Meeting with Real Madrid President Perez and Tell him to Go And Pay Off European V.A.R the Way He did To Spanish V.A.R that Won't the La Liga for them.. SO You don't need to Sell or Sign... The best Signing of Real Madrid is the Signing of V.A.R in Spain.. So Because Perez was not able to Sign European V.A.R, That was Why They Lost to Manchester City in the UCL.
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cry more 😭
TheSegsy1
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his team was not satisfied with his tactics, cr7 was angry...he won the league by only a point whereas Juventus has won other titles with a huge gap from 2nd place
all I'm gonna say is watch the decline
Liubiost
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Z. ZIDANE don't have to Sell or Sign any Player, all he needs to do is to Set up A Meeting With Madrid President, Papa Perez. and tell him to Go Sign European V.A.R The way He Sighed Spanish V.A.R That Won La Liga for them.. So Because Perez was not able to Sign European V.A.R, They lost to Manchester City in the UCL..
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right brother.They expect penalty but ref refused and tell this is not laliga.
Maverick00
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Great ZZ we really need to get a goal scoring forward benzema's shoulders can't carry us every season he needs help and give juve Isco we get Dybala and we will have a mad front 3 of hazard benzi and Dybala😍
hazard and benz is totally shite
Timhazbiii
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Sarri lost by no goals 🤣. sarri lost by away goals. there's no way your changing my mind about football favoritism
his team was not satisfied with his tactics, cr7 was angry...he won the league by only a point whereas Juventus has won other titles with a huge gap from 2nd place
maxm70
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Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez is both like magnets stick on to Real Madrid.
TheSegsy1
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he only lost by a point...bro ... Liverpool don't change managers so easily..
Sarri lost by no goals 🤣. sarri lost by away goals. there's no way your changing my mind about football favoritism
sehajbains_02
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Cristiano needs Madrid to win UCL and vice versa They both are made for each other
Timhazbiii
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last season Liverpools objective was to win the League and they didn't. Why wasn't Klopp sacked????
he only lost by a point...bro ... Liverpool don't change managers so easily..
TheSegsy1
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this season Madrids main was to win the league only...n they have achieved it!!!
last season Liverpools objective was to win the League and they didn't. Why wasn't Klopp sacked????
Timhazbiii
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so Zinedine isn't sacked but Sarri is ? lollllll
this season Madrids main was to win the league only...n they have achieved it!!!
Winimors
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Seriously we need fresh talents
Charlesugwu
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I thought he had pencilled 50% of the squad for sell only to find out that it's the same old story. The question is whether Madrid can get rid of Bale? Maybe by paying him off or putting him on a free transfer.
ow71222
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not just true madrid fan but also true football fans
ohh yes❤️
TheSegsy1
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so Zinedine isn't sacked but Sarri is ? lollllll
Bl3z
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Z. ZIDANE don't have to Sell or Sign any Player, all he needs to do is to Set up A Meeting With Madrid President, Papa Perez. and tell him to Go Sign European V.A.R The way He Sighed Spanish V.A.R That Won La Liga for them.. So Because Perez was not able to Sign European V.A.R, They lost to Manchester City in the UCL..
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ok. thank you
Bl3z
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Well, I will always blame Madrid board for this Bale saga. Bale wanted to leave la season but Perez and his board from no where blocked the chance.
heokmnuy
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How on earth could ZZ hate Bale & James so much forgotten that Bale has given you glorious moment in your coaching career at Real Madrid 😎
Bale is better than Hazard in crucial matches but Zidane hate him for no reason
heokmnuy
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Zidane was d architect of his own problem against City by benching his best player at d moment in d person of Vinicius Jr
You're right....That hazard was useless since his debut. He forced his move to Madrid and see how he is suffering. Madrid is not Chelsea
khosla99
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he's not a Madrid fan bro,none of the true Madrid fans will hate Zidane
not just true madrid fan but also true football fans
SH221B
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Bale : Whatever you do I don't go 😁
Natureblaze
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How on earth could ZZ hate Bale & James so much forgotten that Bale has given you glorious moment in your coaching career at Real Madrid 😎
He doesn’t hate them point of correction. He just doesn’t feel they fit in his plans and Bale hasn’t given his all whenever he gets the chance. I will rather give a rookie who gives his all for the team a chance than give a big player who sacrifice less for the team. Bale’s ignorance and arrogance in the whole situation is what has kept him on the bench for so long. He hasn’t regretted any of his actions starting from his Wales,golf, Madrid flag.
VARISSHIT
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ZINEDINE ZIDANE Don't have to Sell Any Player, All he needs to do is to Set up a Meeting with Real Madrid President Perez and Tell him to Go And Pay Off European V.A.R the Way He did To Spanish V.A.R that Won't the La Liga for them.. SO You don't need to Sell or Sign... The best Signing of Real Madrid is the Signing of V.A.R in Spain.. So Because Perez was not able to Sign European V.A.R, That was Why They Lost to Manchester City in the UCL.
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though it is funny for me as a barca fan, real are great too... if you keep trolling then, they will troll you too... real were a great team though the referee decisions were horrific post lockdown, but most of the players were great this season
Saucy11
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just like ozil and arteta
lol I don't disagree 😂
vamdeze12
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he's the one he should go leaving Madrid zidane he as failed not bale and James
Drunk and confused , that's how you sound with your stupid write up
Natureblaze
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Madrid finally realizing they have to get rid of some of the old players for some fresh talents
Haha have you checked the Real Madrid Roster. How many seasons now have Madrid been buying youngsters and preparing them. Stop saying things you don’t know if you don’t know football or anything about a team
vamdeze12
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How on earth could ZZ hate Bale & James so much forgotten that Bale has given you glorious moment in your coaching career at Real Madrid 😎
we paid them well for their services, Bale has a private jet , how many players have a private jet in Liverpool , Realmadrid is not a club that gives in to player power , he chooses to play Golf more and contributes less in key matches , you guys can have him and give us Mo Salah