Rafa Benitez Wants Top Goalscorer at Real Madrid

According to Italian reports, Rafa Benítez has asked Real Madrid to sign Mauro Icardi. Chicharito’s certain departure forces the manager to scan the market for someone with similar attributes and that doesn’t mind starting from the bench. His belief in rotations would actually give the Argentinian more minutes than the Mexican had under Ancelotti.

Despite rumors of the potential signing of another top “galáctico” as we have become accustomed, the chances of it being a striker are very low. Karim Benzema continues to be strong and valued at the club, even though some question that Benítez’s system would see the Frenchman lose importance.

Whether or not Rafa revolutionizes Real’s playing tactics, he will need squad depth in order to pursue his constant rotations. The club wants Jesé Rodríguez to be that substitute striker, yet his form was very poor this season. Icardi on the other hand was the star of a very discreet Inter Milan, scoring 27 goals in 48 matches. Earning him the joint top goalscorer trophy in the Serie A.