Real Madrid Winter Transfers: Key Signings Reviewed

Real Madrid Winter Transfers: Key Signings Reviewed

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Every season the winter market gains more interest for teams seeking to strengthen their squads with a view to the final stretch of the season. Real Madrid has been no less.

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The forward arrived at Real Madrid in the 2019 winter market from Manchester City for €15 million. He was loaned to Milan in 2020 and in the 23-24 season he returned to the white club.
Brahim DiazPHOTO: JESUS ​​ALVAREZ ORIHUELA / DIARIO AS The forward arrived at Real Madrid in the 2019 winter market from Manchester City for €15 million. He was loaned to Milan in 2020 and in the 23-24 season he returned to the white club.
It arrived in the winter market of the 2019/20 season. It follows the philosophy that the white club has had in recent times of signing promising young footballers. Real Madrid paid 30 million euros to Flamengo to acquire his services. He currently plays for Atlético Mineiro.
ReinierPHOTO: JUAN MEDINA / REUTERSIt arrived in the winter market of the 2019/20 season. It follows the philosophy that the white club has had in recent times of signing promising young footballers. Real Madrid paid 30 million euros to Flamengo to acquire his services. He currently plays for Atlético Mineiro.
The Norwegian was presented on January 22, 2015. Since then he has not managed to find a place in the first team. It is currently owned by Arsenal.
Martin ÖdegaardPHOTO: RAFA APARICIO / DIARIO ASThe Norwegian was presented on January 22, 2015. Since then he has not managed to find a place in the first team. It is currently owned by Arsenal.
He arrived in the winter of 2006, Madrid paid Fluminense 6 million euros for him. Barely used by Capello (6 games), he took center stage with Schuster and Juande Ramos, who placed him as an interior player. There he exploded and became a Madrid legend.
MarceloPHOTO: JESUS ​​RUBIO / DIARIO ASHe arrived in the winter of 2006, Madrid paid Fluminense 6 million euros for him. Barely used by Capello (6 games), he took center stage with Schuster and Juande Ramos, who placed him as an interior player. There he exploded and became a Madrid legend.
The Togolese footballer was presented by Jorge Valdano at the Santiago Bernabéu in January 2011 on loan. At the end of the season, Real Madrid did not make the purchase effective and the forward returned to Manchester City.
AdebayorPHOTO: CHEMA DIAZ / DIARIO ASThe Togolese footballer was presented by Jorge Valdano at the Santiago Bernabéu in January 2011 on loan. At the end of the season, Real Madrid did not make the purchase effective and the forward returned to Manchester City.

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He arrived in January 2006, injured and carrying a few extra kilos, for 5.5 million. He lasted that season and the next (29 games and four goals). In May 2008, the rebellious player was transferred to Sampdoria on a free transfer.
CassanoPHOTO: CARLOS MARTINEZ / DIARIO ASHe arrived in January 2006, injured and carrying a few extra kilos, for 5.5 million. He lasted that season and the next (29 games and four goals). In May 2008, the rebellious player was transferred to Sampdoria on a free transfer.
In January 2009, Real Madrid paid West Ham 1.5 million euros for his loan until the end of the campaign. He only played 127 minutes in two games.
FaubertPHOTO: SUSANA VERA / REUTERSIn January 2009, Real Madrid paid West Ham 1.5 million euros for his loan until the end of the campaign. He only played 127 minutes in two games.
He arrived in January 2013 (after an injury to Iker Casillas) for 3.5 million euros. With the arrival of Ancelotti he played as a starter in the League matches, alternating with Casillas, who played in the Champions League and Cup. He had a contract until 2017, but in the summer of 2014 he was transferred to AC Milan.
Diego LopezPHOTO: PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU / AFPHe arrived in January 2013 (after an injury to Iker Casillas) for 3.5 million euros. With the arrival of Ancelotti he played as a starter in the League matches, alternating with Casillas, who played in the Champions League and Cup. He had a contract until 2017, but in the summer of 2014 he was transferred to AC Milan.
He arrived in December 2005 after paying 8 million to Sao Paulo. That campaign he played 24 games (3 goals). In the 06-07 season he was injured and found himself distrusted by Capello (he played seven games). In 08/07, he left for Roma for 9 million.
CicinhoPHOTO: FELIPE SEVILLANO / DIARIO ASHe arrived in December 2005 after paying 8 million to Sao Paulo. That campaign he played 24 games (3 goals). In the 06-07 season he was injured and found himself distrusted by Capello (he played seven games). In 08/07, he left for Roma for 9 million.
In December 2006, Madrid paid Boca 18 million euros for him. He started out hesitant, but settled into the double pivot (in 07-08 he played 40 games). The arrival of Xabi Alonso relegated him to the bench.
YoursPHOTO: HELIOS DE LA RUBIA / DIARIO ASIn December 2006, Madrid paid Boca 18 million euros for him. He started out hesitant, but settled into the double pivot (in 07-08 he played 40 games). The arrival of Xabi Alonso relegated him to the bench.
First winter signing of Florentino Pérez. It happened in the 04-05 season. Real Madrid paid Everton 3.5 million euros. In 06-07, after 49 games and several controversies with his teammates, he went to Celtic for 2.8 million.
GravesPHOTO: JESUS ​​AGUILERA / DIARIO ASFirst winter signing of Florentino Pérez. It happened in the 04-05 season. Real Madrid paid Everton 3.5 million euros. In 06-07, after 49 games and several controversies with his teammates, he went to Celtic for 2.8 million.
Real Madrid wanted to replace the injured Van Nistelrooy. He paid 20 million to Ajax in January 2009. He alternated great performances (three doubles) with gray days. He played 15 games (8 goals). He was sold to Milan for 18 million in the summer of 2009.
HuntelaarPHOTO: PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU / DIARIO ASReal Madrid wanted to replace the injured Van Nistelrooy. He paid 20 million to Ajax in January 2009. He alternated great performances (three doubles) with gray days. He played 15 games (8 goals). He was sold to Milan for 18 million in the summer of 2009.
He arrived from River (12 million euros) in December 2006. Since then his goals were decisive. He was key in the comebacks that led to the 30th League; In 07-08 he scored the goal in Pamplona that gave the League 31.
HiguaínPHOTO: JAVIER SORIANO / AFPHe arrived from River (12 million euros) in December 2006. Since then his goals were decisive. He was key in the comebacks that led to the 30th League; In 07-08 he scored the goal in Pamplona that gave the League 31.
He arrived in December 2008 due to Mahamadou Diarra's injury. Madrid paid 20 million to Portsmouth. He arrived as an unknown but over time he became one of the pillars of the team due to his sacrifice and versatility.
LassPHOTO: DANIEL SASTRE / DIARIO ASHe arrived in December 2008 due to Mahamadou Diarra’s injury. Madrid paid 20 million to Portsmouth. He arrived as an unknown but over time he became one of the pillars of the team due to his sacrifice and versatility.
The Brazilian arrived at Madrid from Flamengo. His overflow and technique with his youth heralded a budding talent that he could not finish breaking into Concha Espina.
SavioAS DIARYThe Brazilian arrived at Madrid from Flamengo. His overflow and technique with his youth heralded a budding talent that he could not finish breaking into Concha Espina.
The Italian full-back was a request from Capello to reinforce Madrid's right back. He played an important role in Real Madrid winning the seventh European Cup.
PanucciAS DIARYThe Italian full-back was a request from Capello to reinforce Madrid’s right back. He played an important role in Real Madrid winning the seventh European Cup.
After a tough fight with Barcelona for the French midfielder, Madrid took the Caledonian player for more than 2,000 million pesetas, about €12 million.
KarembeuAfter a tough fight with Barcelona for the French midfielder, Madrid took the Caledonian player for more than 2,000 million pesetas, about €12 million.
He arrived in the winter market from Brazilian club Portuguesa. The lack of opportunities in Madrid made him quickly pack his bags, first on loan to Flamengo and then transferred to Bayer Leverkusen. He retired at 43 years old.
Zé RobertoHe arrived in the winter market from Brazilian club Portuguesa. The lack of opportunities in Madrid made him quickly pack his bags, first on loan to Flamengo and then transferred to Bayer Leverkusen. He retired at 43 years old.
He arrived in January 2015 from Cruzeiro for 13 million euros. Due to his health problems he could not be at the desired level. Finally, after ruling out serious problems, he returned to the Brazilian team on loan in January 2017.
Lucas SilvaPHOTO: PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU / AFPHe arrived in January 2015 from Cruzeiro for 13 million euros. Due to his health problems he could not be at the desired level. Finally, after ruling out serious problems, he returned to the Brazilian team on loan in January 2017.
He was loaned to Queens Park Rangers in the summer of 2008, but was recalled in December. He delivered in the five games he played (84 minutes). In the summer of 2009, Madrid sold him to Getafe.
EqualPHOTO: CARLOS MARTINEZ / DIARIO ASHe was loaned to Queens Park Rangers in the summer of 2008, but was recalled in December. He delivered in the five games he played (84 minutes). In the summer of 2009, Madrid sold him to Getafe.
Recaptured in January 2005, despite the fact that the previous July he was loaned to Fiorentina. He only played four games (138 minutes). In 05-06 he was loaned to Bruges and in 06-07, transferred to Nástic. In 07-08, Osasuna gave 1.5 million euros for him.
PortilloPHOTO: Jesus Rubio / Diario AceRecaptured in January 2005, despite the fact that the previous July he was loaned to Fiorentina. He only played four games (138 minutes). In 05-06 he was loaned to Bruges and in 06-07, transferred to Nástic. In 07-08, Osasuna gave 1.5 million euros for him.
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