QUOTE (dst @ Feb 11 2007, 03:20 PM)
They did that (spend big) on purpose. Now look, they also bought Marcelo, a young Brazilian LB and they bought him for little... is anyone going to buy his shirt right now?? Not many...
On the other hand Higuain and Gago were bought as saviors, Real had already advertised them some months ago so people knew them... they're big sellers. They will have that money back by the end of the season...
dst .. It isn't about who buys the promising youth player first or who brings in that rare talent .. It's about where and when will you use that player.
Clearly Madrid were looking after their best interest and bought these players, but what influence will they have on the team as a whole .. Cuz when u talk about Madrid or Milan .. You talk about teams that are fully equipt to mount a challenge on the highest of levels.
Maybe at Arsenal or PSV, such players can evolve into something big .. But to buy them at the ridiculous price and apply them directly to the first team, in their first season isn't exactly a smart move .. Cuz, they lack alot in terms of experience and understanding within the team .. Look at RVN, he was a hit !!! A 30 yr old, but worth every penny .. He kicked it off right from the first minute .. reyes, after his time at Arsenal has showed a HUGE improvment since his time at Sevilla
Higuain ? Gago ? Marcelo ? Robinho ? WHO ?!?! Sure they have showed potential, but arent ready to play for Milan, let alone Madrid.
Madrid had Zidane, R9, Figo, R. Carlos, Makelele, etc .. They were all experienced players who brought new idea's to Madrid's game .. Can these youngsters do the same ? I doubt it, cuz they have no room to develop.
Milan on the other hand is doing things the right way, they buy 1 youngster/season or transfer .. And integrate that player to the team in a way that doesn't distract the team's flow or play .. But u get my point .. Bringing in half a dozen youngsters and asking them to top La Liga and CL is far fetched to me. I don't care how much potential they show, they still lack a lot. Madrid should seriouslly drop them to their second tier team or loan them out ..