Real Madrid have been one of the most active clubs in the transfer market, whether it's spending heavily on top players or transferring unwanted stars to other clubs. For a team the size of Real Madrid, it is usually necessary to clear up the redundancy at the end of the season, and this is exactly what will happen in 2022, with players such as Bale, Isco and Hazard expected to move away. However, the Whites don't always make the right decisions because some players have left and they have performed better than those who stay at the club. Cristiano Ronaldo was a glaring missing point in real Madrid's transfer cheat list, but a deal to sell a player in his 30s for so much money was a good deal at the time, and his departure made Benzema the best Number Nine player in the world. However, the next few players, Real Madrid should regret letting them leave easily.
Ashraf (Inter Milan)
After an impressive time at Borussia Dortmund, Ashraf was allowed to transfer to Inter Milan in 2020 for a fee of 40 million euros. During his time in Serie A, the Morocco international performed well, scoring seven goals in 37 league games and helping the club win the domestic title. Paris Saint-Germain's interest was thus fully stimulated, making a €60 million transfer for Ashraf in the summer and now reaping the rewards of Ashraf's excellent attack. Ashraf seems unable to return to the Madrid he aspires to. Real Madrid have been with him for a few years but have not taken advantage of him well, and even after two convincing loan spells at Dortmund, he has not been given a proper opportunity.
Theo Hernandez (AC Milan)
Real Madrid currently have problems with both full-back positions, and while Carvajal remains solid, another full-back, Lucas Vazquez, has switched from wingers. Mendy and Marcelo on the other side are also not elite, with the latter likely to leave this summer. After being loaned to Real Sociedad, Teeo Hernandez was sold to Milan and has grown into one of the most efficient left-backs in the world. In his three seasons at Milan, he had an impressive 17 goals and 13 assists in Serie A.
Legilon (Tottenham)
Like left-back Theo, Reguilonva was allowed to leave Real Madrid without getting many chances. It could also be a confusing decision made by the Bernabeu hierarchy, as Reguilon was one of the best full-backs in La Liga during his loan spell at Sevilla. The club decided to sell him to Tottenham, apparently pleased with Mendy and Marcelo's choice. The decision proved wrong and if Reguilon stayed, he would fit in well into the team.
Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid)
Marcos Llorente played for rivals Atletico Madrid and eventually helped Simeone's side beat the Galaxy to win the league in 2020-21. In that championship-winning season, he performed well, scoring 12 goals and assisting 11 times in La Liga. His stats have fallen off a cliff this season, but he's still a trusted player for Diego Simeone. Crucially, he can easily play in multiple positions, which is certainly useful for Real Madrid. He was certainly an upgraded version of the likes of Isco and Ceballos.
Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea)
Real Madrid have an impressive midfield line-up including Luca Modric, Casemiro, Tony Kroos, Valverde and Camaranga. At the time, the decision to go to Chelsea on loan seemed to be the right one, as the Croatians never really found their best form in Spain. However, he has grown into a brilliant midfielder, with Real Madrid facing Chelsea in this week's Champions League, where his ability to run and dribble on the pitch has made the situation of the former owners worse. It may be far-fetched to say that Real Madrid regret the deal, but they don't have players like him.