In the world of football, transfer operations are always full of surprises and uncertainties. And recently, Real Madrid once again used their wisdom and audacity to stage a textbook transfer drama for us. This time, the protagonists are not those superstars worth hundreds of millions, but a seemingly inconspicuous youth veteran - Joselu. And behind all this, it is inseparable from the precise judgment and exquisite operation of Real Madrid President Florentino (affectionately known as "Fernandes" by fans).
It is said that last summer, when Real Madrid fans were eagerly awaiting the arrival of Mbappe, Foye made a shocking decision: he signed the 33-year-old relegated team center Joselu for a loan fee of 500,000. You must know that in a giant team like Real Madrid, it is undoubtedly a huge risk to introduce a 33-year-old center forward with limited strength to play the main role. What's more, he has to play the role of Mbappe's replacement, which is almost like a farce.
However, just when everyone thought that Real Madrid were going to make a mistake this time, Fernando and Ancelotti proved that it was all worth it with their strength. Although Bellingham has not fully adapted to the central striker position, his performance in midfield is still eye-catching. Joselu, on the other hand, relied on his strong pie-making ability in the midfield to deliver a performance above the passing line. Over the course of the season, he has contributed 15 goals and two assists in La Liga and the Champions League. Especially in the Champions League, his performance has made Real Madrid a lot of money.
In the final round of the group stage against Union Berlin, Joselu scored twice to help Real Madrid win 3-2 and successfully won 2.8 million winning bonuses. And at the critical moment of the semi-final against Bayern, when Real Madrid fell behind 2-3 on aggregate, it was Joselu who scored two goals in a row at the last moment and forcibly carried Real Madrid into the final. The value of these two stunning goals is no longer measurable in monetary terms.
However, just when all fans thought that Real Madrid would pay a 1.5 million buyout fee to sign Joselu permanently, the two sides chose to break up. But this time the breakup was full of warmth and respect. It turned out that as early as the beginning of the season, he was thinking about signing Mbappe this summer, so he chose to use Joselu as a transitional candidate. And Joselu has also earned the respect of Real Madrid and fans with his performances. In the end, Real Madrid bought Joselu's contract from the Spaniard for 1.5 million euros and then sold him to a Middle Eastern giants for the same price.
This seemingly meaningless operation actually brings a win-win situation for all three parties. First of all, for Real Madrid, they successfully exchanged 500,000 yuan for a huge return on the field. Joselu's performance not only helped the team achieve excellent results in the Champions League, but also made room for the new season. Secondly, for Joselu, he also gets the respect and reward he deserves. Real Madrid sold him at cost price, allowing him to negotiate more personal wages. Finally, for the Middle Eastern giants, they also got a good Champions League winner, which is undoubtedly a good deal for them.
Looking back on the entire trading process, the operation of Fu Ye can be called a textbook level. He signed Joselu as a transitional candidate at a low price and could vacate his position at any time after Mbappe's arrival. At the same time, he also fully considered the personal interests of the players and the needs of the local tycoon teams in the Middle East, and finally achieved a win-win situation for all three parties. This operation not only shows the shrewdness and courage of Fu Ye, but also reflects the heritage and temperament of Real Madrid as a giant team.
Of course, this operation was not achieved overnight, and he began to think about this summer's recruitment plan as early as the beginning of the season. He knows that Mbappe is a much-needed reinforcement for the team, but he also knows that signing him will come at a huge price. As a result, he chose Joselu as the interim option to buy the team more time to negotiate and avoid wasting resources. At the same time, he also fully considered the personal interests of the players and the needs of the local tycoon teams in the Middle East, and finally achieved a win-win situation for all three parties.
Overall, this operation of Fu Ye is undoubtedly a successful attempt. He not only used 500,000 yuan in exchange for a huge return on the field, but also laid a solid foundation for the team's future recruitment work. At the same time, he also showed his wisdom and courage as the president of Real Madrid, winning wide acclaim from fans and the media. I believe that in the future, Real Madrid will continue to create more brilliance and legends under the leadership of Fu Ye!