Arsenal’s history of signing players directly from Real Madrid is a short one, but it has produced some unforgettable names.
With the Gunners linked with another potential blockbuster move for Vinícius Júnior, attention has turned back to the club’s previous deals with the Spanish giants.
From a World Cup winner who arrived past his peak to a captain who has become the face of Arsenal’s revival, here are the five players Arsenal have signed from Real Madrid, according to a ranking published by Planet Football on Monday.
5. Davor Šuker
Davor Šuker arrived at Highbury in 1999 after helping Real Madrid win major trophies and starring for Croatia at the 1998 World Cup.
However, the striker struggled to reproduce the form that made him one of Europe’s most feared forwards.
He scored eight Premier League goals in 22 appearances, which was a respectable return, but his time at Arsenal was
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