Recently, Real Madrid's former player Mariano was interviewed by the media, and he revealed his experience at Real Madrid.
Mariano said: "In my first few years of my arrival at Real Madrid, my idea was...I came to Real Madrid, and it was very difficult to be able to play here. Only a few players could play for Real Madrid, and my dream was to play for Real Madrid. I have always thought about training hard every day to prove that I can stay here."
"However, in the past few years, I did have the intention to leave, but in the end there was no quote that could be really promoted."
"Is it economic or competitive reasons? It is definitely not economic reasons, but more likely for competitive considerations. I have received quotes from Qatar, Turkey, Saudi Arabia... the annual salary is higher than Real Madrid."
"Benzema was in very good shape at the time, and it may not be my time to play. Sometimes this happens."