Real take the “sensible option”
Former Getafe manager Bernd Schuster has been made manager of Real Madrid. The decision has been taken following the sacking of Fabio Capello, after he led Real Madrid to their first league title in three seasons, and he seemed to fit in instantly with the Madrid way of life, declaring his undying love for a player he will likely never be able to sign.
He said (about Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas),
“He is one of the few players in his position that can carry a team.”
Earlier speculation had indicated that Real were courting Arsene Wenger (refuted by Arsenal), Ronald Koeman and Michael Laudrup for the role as well.
Ramon Calderon had said,
“Once we decided that Capello would not continue, Madrid sporting director Predrag Mijatovic underwent talks with Schuster, Ronald Koeman, Michael Laudrup and Wenger. It appears logical that Schuster will be the next coach,”
That makes sense. Ignoring a manager with 16 trophies to his credit, to hire a man that wasn’t good enough for Levante… score?
