Crickex App reports that former Real Madrid president Ramón Calderón recently spoke with French outlet Le Parisien to address the swirling rumors surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s potential exit and Neymar’s possible arrival at the Bernabéu.
When asked whether he believed Real Madrid would sign Neymar, Calderón responded candidly: “This is a classic distraction strategy by the club — a way to shift the fans’ attention away from the problems the team is currently facing. When these types of headlines hit the papers, the club closely monitors public reaction. They want to know how fans feel about Neymar coming in and Ronaldo possibly leaving.”
But Calderón didn’t stop there. He emphasized that this wasn’t just a media tactic, adding, “If Real Madrid is letting this kind of news leak, it’s because they believe the transfer is feasible. I’m confident they already know Neymar’s release clause, and they have the financial capacity to activate it.”
According to Crickex App, Calderón also suggested that Neymar himself was interested in joining Real Madrid. He added, “This move would not only bring in a star but also serve as a message to Ronaldo — a reminder that even he could be shown the door. I believe Florentino Pérez already has it in his mind to sell Cristiano. And once that happens, the proceeds could go directly toward funding the Neymar deal.”
When pressed about the possibility of Neymar leaving Paris Saint-Germain after just one season, Calderón was definitive: “Yes, absolutely. Signing with Real Madrid is every footballer’s dream. If the club has the money and the player wants to come, then the deal is realistic. In these situations, the player’s desire is always the decisive factor.”
However, Calderón also acknowledged one crucial condition: “If Neymar doesn’t have a release clause in his contract, PSG will never enter into negotiations with Real Madrid. That’s why I believe every player’s contract should include a clause that allows the deal to go through without needing club-to-club talks.”
Crickex App concludes that while such high-profile moves often spark speculation, the underlying strategy may be just as much about controlling narrative and power as it is about football — especially when the stakes involve icons like Cristiano Ronaldo and global stars like Neymar.