Real Madrid, have a terrible habit of letting their aged stars leave the club in the twilight of their careers.
While this is somewhat understandable as they bring in newer, younger talent to freshen up an aging squad.
According to the clubs former forward Predrag Mijatovic, it has been detrimental to them at times and even comes back to haunt them.
The latest name linked with the exit door is legendary defender Sergio Ramos.
Speaking to Stats Perform News he fears losing the likes of Sergio Ramos could be as impacting on the team as when Cristiano Ronaldo went to Juventus.
He said: “We cannot afford to let our players help other teams.”
“Unfortunately, it doesn’t happen at Real Madrid. Raul had great history at Real Madrid and left in a bad way, Fernando Hierro the same, Casillas too.”
“Now they are talking about Sergio Ramos doing the same.”
“He is important, almost a treasure of the club. Both for what he has done already and what he can do in the future.”
“If I had been at the club, I wouldn’t let players like Cristiano, Sergio Ramos, or Luka Modric leave.”
“They are players that despite losing maybe a bit of fitness as the years go on, they are always very positive for the upcoming players.”
“Let’s imagine a young striker who comes in and learns from Cristiano, giving him advice. Or a young center-back speaking with Sergio Ramos.”
“Football is not just about having great players and then dropping them when you no longer need them.”
