Ever since FIFA issued the Transfer Ban, everyone at Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid had been on edge. Then Real Madrid struck first, filing an appeal and demanding that FIFA withdraw the Transfer Ban. Although FIFA did not respond immediately, all the media and fans had basically guessed that canceling the ban was impossible.
In the final few days of the winter transfer market, news of Real Madrid's transfer activity was everywhere in European Football.
From recalling Morata to aggressively pursuing Kanté and Pogba, media outlets around the world waited eagerly for the results of Real Madrid's panic buying. Even right up until the moment the transfer market closed, the media was filled with reports that Real Madrid had successfully completed new signings.
But disappointingly, once February arrived and the transfer market officially closed, Real Madrid had made no signings at all.
Not only had the plans to bring in Kanté and Pogba failed, but the attempt to recall Morata had also come to nothing. Real Madrid's entire winter transfer window had ended without any activity, disappointing not only its fans but also the media and supporters around the world who had been waiting for the drama.
Had Real Madrid really never thought about planning ahead and preparing for the future?
Never mind the outside media and fans—even many people within Real Madrid were deeply worried. Only a very small number knew that Real Madrid had not failed to consider reinforcements; its attempts had simply been thwarted.
Yang Yang was one of the people most familiar with the truth.
Real Madrid had tried to recall Morata from Juventus and negotiate a transfer, but Juventus had rejected the request without hesitation. Although Real Madrid could buy Morata back according to the terms of the contract, the winter break was obviously the