Florentino Perez, the president of Real Madrid, expressed his discontent with criticisms surrounding the transfer fee for Gareth Bale in an interview with Cadena Ser. In response to Barcelona’s coach Tata Martino, who called the amount a “lack of respect for the rest of the world,” Perez retorted by saying, “Tata Martino is new, he knows nothing about the price he is talking about. He doesn’t know how football works, nor Barcelona.”
Perez’s comments reflect his defense of the club’s decisions and an assertion that those outside the football management realm may not fully understand the intricacies of such transactions.
In an interesting revelation, Perez also stated in the same interview that Carlo Ancelotti, the coach of Real Madrid, had to contribute financially to secure his coaching position at the club. This detail adds a unique perspective to the dynamics of managerial appointments and financial involvement in football.
