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Florentino Pérez's most disappointing signings at Real Madrid - in pictures

Real Madrid spent 67 million euros bring Ricardo Kaká to the Bernabéu from AC Milan in 2009.
Real Madrid spent 67 million euros bring Ricardo Kaká to the Bernabéu from AC Milan in 2009.
The Basque midfielder, who cost 38.9 million euros in 2013, failed to settle and returned to Real Sociedad after two seasons.
The Basque midfielder, who cost 38.9 million euros in 2013, failed to settle and returned to Real Sociedad after two seasons.
He joined from Cruzeiro for14 million euros in the 2015 winter transfer window and made just eight appearances for the team before being loaned out to Olympique de Marseille then back to Cruzeiro.
He joined from Cruzeiro for14 million euros in the 2015 winter transfer window but made just eight appearances for the team before being loaned out to Olympique de Marseille then back to Cruzeiro.
The full-back cost 31.5 million euros on a six-year deal in July 2015. He featured sporadically and decided to accept an offer from Manchester City in 2017.
The full-back cost 31.5 million euros on a six-year deal in July 2015. He featured sporadically and decided to accept an offer from Manchester City in 2017.
The Argentine centre-back was brought in on a 25 million euros deal to bolster the defence in 2004 but never won over the Bernabéu and moved on after just one season.
The Argentine centre-back was brought in on a 25 million euros deal to bolster the defence in 2004 but never won over the Bernabéu and moved on after just one season.
Woodgate gained a certain cult status for his hapless transfer to Real Madrid for 22 million euros in 2004 despite being injured. He had to wait over a year to make his first appearance which could have turned out much worse - he scored an own goal and go
Woodgate gained a certain cult status for his hapless transfer to Real Madrid for 22 million euros in 2004 despite being injured. He had to wait over a year to make his first appearance which could have turned out much worse - he scored an own goal and go
Left-back Coentrão was signed for 30 million euros in 2011 as back-up for Marcelo. He started off well but gradually fell out of favour with injuries not helping. He made just 17 appearances in his final season with Madrid in 2017 before returning to Port
Left-back Coentrão was signed for 30 million euros in 2011 as back-up for Marcelo. He started off well but gradually fell out of favour with injuries not helping. He made just 17 appearances in his final season with Madrid in 2017 before returning to Port
The midfielder and right-back cost 5 million euros each.
The midfielder and right-back cost 5 million euros each.
Tommy Gravesen cost 3.5 million euros from Everton.
Tommy Gravesen cost 3.5 million euros from Everton.
James cost 75 million euros.
James cost 75 million euros but ended up going out on loan to Bayern Munich.
Madrid paid 10 million euros for the midfielder who had impressed at Getafe but never managed to repeat that form at the Bernabéu.
Madrid paid 10 million euros for the midfielder who had impressed at Getafe but never managed to repeat that form at the Bernabéu.
Cost 10 million euros but ended up making just four appearances for Madrid before being loaned to Liverpool where he was just as unhappy. He returned to Borussia Dortmund and is now with Werder Bremen.
Cost 10 million euros but ended up making just four appearances for Madrid before being loaned to Liverpool where he was just as unhappy. He returned to Borussia Dortmund and is now with Werder Bremen.
Arrived from Santos for 24 million euros in 2005 and showed promise on his debut but left unceremoniously and somewhat under a cloud four years later.
Arrived from Santos for 24 million euros in 2005 and showed promise on his debut but left unceremoniously and somewhat under a cloud four years later.
Cost 4 million euros in 2005 but his progress was hampered by a ligament injury. Recently hung up his boots for good.
Cost 4 million euros in 2005 but his progress was hampered by a ligament injury. Recently hung up his boots for good.
Madrid saw off competition from Europe's elite clubs to sign teenage prodigy Martin Ødegaard for 2,8 million euros in January 2015. After a low-key stint with the reserves, he was loaned out to gain experience in Holland with Heerenveen and now Vitesse.
Madrid saw off competition from Europe's elite clubs to sign teenage prodigy Martin Ødegaard for 2,8 million euros in January 2015. After a low-key stint with the reserves, he was loaned out to gain experience in Holland with Heerenveen and now Vitesse.
Madrid paid Racing Club de Santander 10 million euros for Ezequiel Garay who had shone in Cantabria. But he was seldom used by Mourinho and return to Racing on loan before being sold to Benfica in 2011.
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Kaká

Real Madrid spent 67 million euros bring Ricardo Kaká to the Bernabéu from AC Milan in 2009.

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Kaká

Real Madrid spent 67 million euros bring Ricardo Kaká to the Bernabéu from AC Milan in 2009.

Foto:PEPE ANDRESDIARIO AS

Asier Illarramendi

The Basque midfielder, who cost 38.9 million euros in 2013, failed to settle and returned to Real Sociedad after two seasons.

Foto:FELIPE SEVILLANODIARIO AS

Asier Illarramendi

The Basque midfielder, who cost 38.9 million euros in 2013, failed to settle and returned to Real Sociedad after two seasons.

Foto:FELIPE SEVILLANODIARIO AS

Lucas Silva

He joined from Cruzeiro for14 million euros in the 2015 winter transfer window and made just eight appearances for the team before being loaned out to Olympique de Marseille then back to Cruzeiro.

Foto:FELIPE SEVILLANODIARIO AS

Lucas Silva

He joined from Cruzeiro for14 million euros in the 2015 winter transfer window but made just eight appearances for the team before being loaned out to Olympique de Marseille then back to Cruzeiro.

Foto:FELIPE SEVILLANODIARIO AS

Danilo

The full-back cost 31.5 million euros on a six-year deal in July 2015. He featured sporadically and decided to accept an offer from Manchester City in 2017.

Foto:CARLOS MARTINEZDIARIO AS

Danilo

The full-back cost 31.5 million euros on a six-year deal in July 2015. He featured sporadically and decided to accept an offer from Manchester City in 2017.

Foto:CARLOS MARTINEZDIARIO AS

Walter Samuel

The Argentine centre-back was brought in on a 25 million euros deal to bolster the defence in 2004 but never won over the Bernabéu and moved on after just one season.

Foto:FELIPE SEVILLANODIARIO AS

Walter Samuel

The Argentine centre-back was brought in on a 25 million euros deal to bolster the defence in 2004 but never won over the Bernabéu and moved on after just one season.

Foto:FELIPE SEVILLANODIARIO AS

Jonathan Woodgate

Woodgate gained a certain cult status for his hapless transfer to Real Madrid for 22 million euros in 2004 despite being injured. He had to wait over a year to make his first appearance which could have turned out much worse - he scored an own goal and go

Foto:JESUS AGUILERADIARIO AS

Jonathan Woodgate

Woodgate gained a certain cult status for his hapless transfer to Real Madrid for 22 million euros in 2004 despite being injured. He had to wait over a year to make his first appearance which could have turned out much worse - he scored an own goal and go

Foto:JESUS AGUILERADIARIO AS

Fábio Coentrão

Left-back Coentrão was signed for 30 million euros in 2011 as back-up for Marcelo. He started off well but gradually fell out of favour with injuries not helping. He made just 17 appearances in his final season with Madrid in 2017 before returning to Port

Foto:REALMADRID.COMDIARIO AS

Fábio Coentrao

Left-back Coentrão was signed for 30 million euros in 2011 as back-up for Marcelo. He started off well but gradually fell out of favour with injuries not helping. He made just 17 appearances in his final season with Madrid in 2017 before returning to Port

Foto:REALMADRID.COMDIARIO AS

Pablo García and Carlos Diogo

The midfielder and right-back cost 5 million euros each.

Foto:CHEMA DIAZDIARIO AS

Pablo García and Carlos Diogo

The midfielder and right-back cost 5 million euros each.

Foto:CHEMA DIAZDIARIO AS

Gravesen

Tommy Gravesen cost 3.5 million euros from Everton.

Foto:CARLOS MARTINEZDIARIO AS

Gravesen

Tommy Gravesen cost 3.5 million euros from Everton.

Foto:ANGEL MARTINEZDIARIO AS

James Rodríguez

James cost 75 million euros.

Foto:RAFA APARICIODIARIO AS

James Rodríguez

James cost 75 million euros but ended up going out on loan to Bayern Munich.

Foto:CARLOS MARTINEZDIARIO AS

Pedro León

Madrid paid 10 million euros for the midfielder who had impressed at Getafe but never managed to repeat that form at the Bernabéu.

Foto:HELIOS DE LA RUBIADIARIO AS

Pedro León

Madrid paid 10 million euros for the midfielder who had impressed at Getafe but never managed to repeat that form at the Bernabéu.

Foto:HELIOS DE LA RUBIADIARIO AS

Nuri Sahin

Cost 10 million euros but ended up making just four appearances for Madrid before being loaned to Liverpool where he was just as unhappy. He returned to Borussia Dortmund and is now with Werder Bremen.

Foto:REALMADRID.COM

Nuri Sahin

Cost 10 million euros but ended up making just four appearances for Madrid before being loaned to Liverpool where he was just as unhappy. He returned to Borussia Dortmund and is now with Werder Bremen.

Foto:PEDRO ARMESTREAFP

Robinho

Arrived from Santos for 24 million euros in 2005 and showed promise on his debut but left unceremoniously and somewhat under a cloud four years later.

Foto:HELIOS DE LA RUBIADIARIO AS

Robinho

Arrived from Santos for 24 million euros in 2005 and showed promise on his debut but left unceremoniously and somewhat under a cloud four years later.

Foto:ANGEL MARTINEZ/REALMADRID.COM

Cicinho

Cost 4 million euros in 2005 but his progress was hampered by a ligament injury. Recently hung up his boots for good.

Foto:SUSANA VERAREUTERS

Cicinho

Cost 4 million euros in 2005 but his progress was hampered by a ligament injury. Recently hung up his boots for good.

Foto:FELIPE SEVILLANODIARIO AS

Martin Ødegaard

Madrid saw off competition from Europe's elite clubs to sign teenage prodigy Martin Ødegaard for 2,8 million euros in January 2015. After a low-key stint with the reserves, he was loaned out to gain experience in Holland with Heerenveen and now Vitesse.

Foto:RAFA APARICIODIARIO AS

Martin Ødegaard

Madrid saw off competition from Europe's elite clubs to sign teenage prodigy Martin Ødegaard for 2,8 million euros in January 2015. After a low-key stint with the reserves, he was loaned out to gain experience in Holland with Heerenveen and now Vitesse.

Foto:RAFA APARICIODIARIO AS

Ezequiel Garay

Madrid paid Racing Club de Santander 10 million euros for Ezequiel Garay who had shone in Cantabria. But he was seldom used by Mourinho and return to Racing on loan before being sold to Benfica in 2011.

Foto:JESUS AGUILERADIARIO AS

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