His wife indeed has breast cancer but that has nothing to do with him wanting to leave spain. He's just not wanted anymore in madrid and the world cup is coming up next summer.
Saw him play tonight for Twente against Sporting Lissabon in a CL qualifier. He came on after 20 minutes after the first keeper got a red card. Mihaylov stopped the penalty and was heroic for the rest of the match. Very composed and assured. Got a bright future if he keeps developing and most importantly playing.
Berg has done better in his seasons in the dutch league then Babel has ever done. However I'm not saying Berg is ready for the premier league, but Babel isn't either and never will be.
I dont think Johnson is 18.5M worth at all, but it's the market which has gone crazy. The fact he's english is pivotal as well. I just hoped Rafa's scouts would have had a better player on their radar for that kind of money.
Not a viable excuse! We've got some other candidates waiting to jump in. If you keep it this way you will be sold!! I've heard the mancs are looking for a new superstar!!