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This should sum up why this transfer screams terrible idea:
Pepe was a star in the middle of Portugal’s impenetrable defense at last summer’s European Championships, and was even named the man of the match in the Final, leading Portugal to a 1-0 victory over France to lift the nation’s first major international trophy.
Since then, this season has not gone according to plan for Pepe in the Spanish capital. He’s battled injuries throughout the year, and has found himself relegated to Madrid’s bench more often than not.
Losing your starting job to Raphael Varane, one of the best young defenders in the world, is certainly understandable, but Zinedine Zidane has also often selected Nacho Fernandez ahead of Pepe when given the option this year. The Portuguese has appeared in just 18 matches for Real Madrid, and the club has declined to offer him an extension.