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Real Madrid is arguably the biggest club in the world. Their success on the pitch and off of it is second to none in the sports world. Over the course of their history, they have signed some of the best players in the world and continue to do so for monstrous fees.
Some of these players get a few chances to impress and make a name for themselves at the club. Due to the pressure that comes with being a Real Madrid player, some don't really perform to their full abilities and are shipped as a result.
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FootballIn big clubs like Real Madrid, players rarely get a chance to reach their potential or hit top form. Eden Hazard was expected to be the next big thing at Madrid, but injuries and poor form forced the club to move him.
Clubs still make mistakes while shaking up their squads. Los Blancos, for instance, have let go of players they should've kept a little longer. Here are some players they sold too soon, per 90min.
6 players Real Madrid gave up on Mesut OzilThe German left Madrid as one of the best playmakers in the world when he left the club in 2013 to join Arsenal. He was part of the team coached by Jose Mourinho that won the 2011/2012 La Liga title with 100 points. He was the engine behind a potent attack of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Gonzalo Higuain, and Kaka.
He was a key player for Germany when they won the 2014
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