Kun Agüero: A Possible Galactico Signing for Real Madrid

Agüero is the name that keeps ringing in the hallowed halls of the Bernabeu. Even more so after his impressive performance for Argentina against Uruguay in the Copa America. He is the only one they see as having the Galactico status to counter the media storm of Barcelona's titles. The treble could turn into a sixth title, as it did in the summer of 2009, precisely when Florentino returned to the presidency of Real Madrid for the second time. Cristiano, Kaka, and Benzema all arrived at once. "We have to achieve in one year what takes others three," said the president. Six years later, the situation repeats itself with Barcelona triumphant in the spring (League, Cup, and Champions League) and Florentino ready to strike back in the summer, in addition to the €57.7 million already spent in 2015 on Danilo (€30m), Lucas Silva (€14m), Casemiro (€7.5m), Marco Asensio (€3.9m), and Odegaard (€2.3m).

The president's idea is that Benitez's project needs more than just the changes the coach can make in the locker room. It doesn't matter if the coach plans to play Cristiano as a number nine and Bale on the left. Agüero can bring back the banner of optimism among a disillusioned fan base due to a trophyless year (four significant titles out of 18 possible in the past six seasons). The situation with Casillas also doesn't excite the fans, despite De Gea being on standby.

Last summer, James arrived for €80 million when Real Madrid had already won the Champions League and had three midfielders on the team (Isco, Di Maria, and Modric). The previous season it was Bale for €101 million, with Cristiano already on the roster, after only winning the Copa del Rey. "In this club, we always seek perfection and excellence," insists Florentino, who accepted the leap without a safety net after dismissing Ancelotti. Real Madrid needs a center forward after not exercising the option to buy Chicharito (€10 million). The loan formula used with Chicharito, Essien, and Adebayor in this second term with Florentino (three out of 34 signings) does not please the board.

However, the financial muscle of the club is not unlimited. The investment for Agüero would be at least €60 million (he has a contract until 2019), in addition to the €57.7 million spent in 2015, with De Gea still not having arrived. In other words, to complete the signing of Kun Agüero, the club will need to sell in order to maintain the financial stability of future years, considering the gross debt of €602 million. This is where the names of Benzema or Coentrao come into play. These are players that Real Madrid could sell to make way for another Galactico in Florentino's roster, which began with Figo (€60 million), Zidane (€75 million), Ronaldo (€45 million), Beckham (€25 million), Kaká (€67 million), Cristiano (€96 million)... Agüero, meanwhile, said in Chile: "I am very happy at City." Is this a tactic?