Liverpool fans could be forgiven for being sick of the sight of Real Madrid, having lost two Champions League finals and been eliminated from the European Cup a further two times by the La Liga giants in recent years.
Yet for one Reds legend it could be a case of if you can’t beat them, join them. Reports this month claim Roberto Firmino could be set for a move to the Bernabeu after deciding to leave Anfield at the end of his contract this summer.
The Daily Mail reported that the Brazilian wanted to see where he would fit into Carlo Ancelotti’s plans before taking a decision on moving to Spain, having ultimately fallen down the pecking order at Liverpool over the past three seasons. However, after ESPN reported that talisman Karim Benzema has decided to leave Real Madrid for a move to Saudi Arabia, it would appear the Spaniards have an opening for the much-loved forward. That second element has now come to pass - with Madrid confirming that the France striker will leave after 14 years at the club.
