the reason buying Getafe is stupid is they're trying to emerge in what is already a crowded market. I'd say Madrid is full, given the presence of, y'know, Real Madrid. and Atletico. two fairly sizeable clubs, I would have thought. Sevilla or Depor would have made much more sense, as they're clubs that already have a sizeable fanbase upon which to draw and no much bigger clubs preventing them from expanding. hell, in Depor's case they're the only big team in that region.
I mean do these guys really think there's room for a third big team in Madrid?
uh, no.
I do have an outrageous theory about this.
We all know Getafe is Madrid's feeder club.
Therefore if this Dubai group buy Getafe they would automatically then have connections to Real Madrid, seeing as Getafe is connected to Real Madrid. They are also not stupid and they will realise Getafe cannot even compete with Atletico let alone Real.
BUT knowing this and keeping it in mind, maybe the Dubai people have bought Getafe because they do want to be connected to Real in more ways than one and buying Getafe and therefore getting a foothold with Madrid is their ultimate aim.
I am thinking that they want a share in Real Madrid and are playing the long game. Buying Getafe is just the first step because once they own Getafe they will then be connected to Madrid and will interact with them.
Then in 2, 3 or even 4 years time whilst buying their time and making Getafe healthy on and off the pitch (and in doing so showing the madrid fans and board members) that they can be trusted with a la liga team then the Dubai team will strike and offer a deal to the Madrid and its people to have a share in the club and will sell on Getafe to someone else.
Because these people are not stupid they know Getafe cannot compete in Madrid.
So that is my theory
