Two men in a conversation, one with headphones and a microphone, the other with a suit and glasses. — Paco González speaking into a COPE microphone and Florentino | Real Madrid Confidencial

Camara — Paco González speaking into a COPE microphone and Florentino | Real Madrid Confidencial

Paco González Asks Florentino for a Sacrifice and Puts 2 Names on the Table

The President must make a decision and there are two players singled out by the journalist

17/04/2025 17:05:00h

Borja Díaz

There are still many things to be decided for Real Madrid this season, such as La Liga or the Copa. However, the elimination in the Champions League already makes many start looking to the future. They believe that significant changes need to happen this summer.

This is what Paco González has pointed out, who has asked Florentino to react with a great sacrifice. He believes that Real Madrid needs to "face a sale of one of the players up front. Because they can't always play with the three up front and Ancelotti has always wanted to play with the three up front."

A player in the white Real Madrid uniform points to the team's crest on his jersey during a match.

Rodrygo pointing to the badge in a celebration | Real Madrid Confidencial

It doesn't seem like Mbappé will be the one to leave, but rather it points to Vinicius or Rodrygo to depart. According to Paco González, one of them will have to be sacrificed. It's the step to try to improve the image that Real Madrid has given this season.

"If you sell Vinicius, it's to bring in a '9' and put Mbappé on the left," the journalist said on COPE. "Sell Rodrygo, play with 4-4-2 and Valverde on the right, be able to sign a Zubimendi in the midfield," he continued. These are the measures he believes should be taken during this upcoming summer.

The Signings Real Madrid Should Make

Not only will a forward have to leave, and a midfielder like Zubimendi should arrive. For Paco González, Ancelotti should also leave in search of giving the team a turn. "Madrid has to face the decision to go for a modern coach, who teaches the players up front to press," he has assured.

A player celebrating a goal in a Real Madrid jersey.

Vinicius with a Finger on His Lips in a Real Madrid Match | Real Madrid Confidencial

But he also points out that they need to bring in more signings to strengthen some positions that have caused problems. They need to "bring in a right-back and a left-back, because neither Mendy due to injuries, nor Fran García due to the level, deliver." And the journalist also points to a center-back.

Florentino will have work to do this upcoming summer to correct mistakes. Not only the possible signings but also parting with Vinicius or Rodrygo. Important decisions that the president will have to make, but he must do so as soon as possible.

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