Accepting Milan's invitation also had something to do with this.
In Milan, he didn't have to worry about locker room politics or any higher authority over his head.
He had a good relationship with Cruyff, but even Guardiola couldn't stand others meddling with his team.
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"You, and you, and you, get up and warm up!"
Faria shouted furiously.
Granero stood up immediately; he was a very obedient player.
After making a name for himself at Getafe, he was willing to sit on the bench to return to Real Madrid.
Every year, a large number of youngsters like him were sold by Real Madrid to other La Liga teams, fighting with dreams, performing well, then being bought back, and few could secure a place at the Bernabeu.
Some were even sold by Real Madrid for a profit.
But even so, these young players were willing to take a chance; that's the allure of Real Madrid.
Lass Diarra and Mahamadou Diarra were not so easy to talk to.
