Whether it was the first Galácticos or Galácticos 2.0, which began in 2009, Florentino had always advocated introducing modern corporate management practices into Real Madrid, with reasonable and professional division of labor and cooperation, so that everyone handled their own responsibilities.
Many people assumed that Florentino liked to seize power, but that was not actually the case.
On the contrary, as the leader of a management group that controlled the largest construction conglomerate in Europe, if not the world, Florentino's management abilities, as well as his planning and skill in running a club, far surpassed those of the leaders of every football club in the world.
Moreover, he had been a die-hard Real Madrid fan for decades. He loved Real Madrid, and he understood football.
In 2009, many fans who did not understand the situation found it strange. Why were Real Madrid's members so attached to Florentino? Why had Valdano, despite being fired during the first Galácticos era, once again become Florentino's partner in 2009?
The reason was simple. Real Madrid's members were able to get close to Florentino, understand what he thought and did, and clearly recognize his abilities and what he could bring to Real Madrid.
To put it bluntly, Real Madrid truly became different precisely during the first Galácticos era, which many people regarded as a failure.
The three years under Sanz, during which Real Madrid won two Champions League titles, had not made the club exceptional. At that time, Real Madrid was not only burdened with debt, but its brand value was also far behind that of the Red Devils Manchester United. Yet under Florentino's direction, Real Madrid not only cleared its old debts in one stroke, but also became the most renowned super brand in the world.
Although Valdano had been fired, he had maintained