5 players Real Madrid could sign as the next 'Galactico'
Real Madrid is irrefutably the biggest and most successful club in world football. Over the years, several greats of the game have donned the whites of Madrid and president Florentino Pérez likes to pull the transfer strings and fancies having the best players playing for him rather than against him.
Under his leadership, Los Blancos have signed several superstar players with Luis Figo, Ronaldo, David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane, Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez to name a few.
Though the 'Galactico' era seems to be on the decline, under which Madrid would sign a superstar every season, the competition across the rest of Europe is intensifying with oil riches helping clubs like PSG and Premier League clubs pocketing enormous sums with the TV rights deal.
Though Madrid has a relatively stable team, with all this money being thrown around, Perez wouldn't be a rubberneck and could soon make a statement of intent with a 'Galactico' of his own.
The prospect of playing for the best team, with the best players and earning mammoth salaries will indeed continue to lure players to the Spanish capital and here we look at 5 superstars who could sign for Real Madrid.
#5 Paul Pogba (Manchester United)
Paul Pogba joined Juventus on a free transfer in 2012, after growing increasingly frustrated with his lack of playing time under Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford. He instantly became a success in Turin and produced some scintillating performances. It was his time with La Vecchia Signora that helped him realize his potential and transformed him from a boy to a world-class player.
Paul Pogba returned to his boyhood club Man United last summer for what was then the world record transfer fee and has since then justified every penny United paid with a string of spectacular performances.
In 43 league appearances over the past 18 months, he has 9 assists and 8 goals to his name but it is his overall play that makes him stand out. He has created 72 chances, averages 85% pass accuracy, 76% tackle success, 48 interceptions and won 367 duels, all of which are highly commendable.
Pogba has undoubtedly been Man United's best outfield player since his return and is one of the complete midfielders in the game today. There is no question about his ability and Madrid could yet again break the world record transfer for a player who could be an ideal long-term replacement for Luka Modric at the Bernabeu.