Makelele Reveals What a Real Madrid Player Told Him: He Came with an Offer...

The current Real Madrid squad includes several of the best players in the world. Their way of joining Real Madrid, although it might have been different, shares the same feeling of winning everything with the team. This is the case with the vast majority of the players except for one, who received some unexpected words from Makélélé.

"He came with an offer from Real Madrid and I told him 'Run, it's your opportunity,'" were his words. Knowing what it means to play for a team like Real Madrid, Makélélé had no doubts in recommending Rüdiger to sign for the club. A move that proved to be right after seeing all that the German center-back has achieved as a Real Madrid player.

"Go there. Surround yourself with the best players and you'll understand what it means," added Makélélé to his heartfelt words toward Rüdiger. Having won several titles with Real Madrid, the former French pivot is clear that there is no team equal or similar to the merengue.

Makélélé's Advice

Playing for Real Madrid from 2000 to 2003, Makélélé was an extremely important player for the club.  Fundamental to the midfield, Makélélé delivered performances that many Madridists still remember to this day. Experiencing what it means to be part of Real Madrid, Makélélé showed it again with his words.

His advice to Antonio Rüdiger expresses all the experience that Makélélé gained as a Real Madrid player.  Even with the German starting to doubt due to the offers he also had from PSG and Bayern, Makélélé was blunt with his words.

After three seasons, it can be seen that Makélélé was an essential part of the signing of a center-back who has been important at Real Madrid. Overflowing with charisma and quality in every match and training session, Rüdiger has earned a place in the heart of Madridism.

Makélélé's Experience

Established as an undisputed starter at Real Madrid, Rüdiger continues to perform at the highest level.  This only shows that, apart from Madrid's success in carrying out his signing, Rüdiger made the best decision of his career by seeking advice from Makélélé.