5 strangest signings by Real Madrid

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Javi Garcia joined Real Madrid from Osasuna

#3 Jonathan Woodgate

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Jonathan Woodgate had a forgettable debut for Los Blancos

Real Madrid's record with British players hasn't been exactly impressive, has it? Apart from David Beckham and Gareth Bale, there's hardly an Englishman who can boast of being a success with the Spanish champions.

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Joining the list of such players is Jonathan Woodgate.

The Englishman plied his trade for Newcastle, becoming an instant fan favourite, although his name had been tarnished due to the fact that he was very much prone to injuries. Interestingly, he was also dealing with an injury at the time of his transfer.

After he signed for Real Madrid, Woodgate had a horrible debut, scoring an own goal and being sent off against Athletic Bilbao. Yet, he showed a brilliant fighting spirit by establishing himself as a starter in the center-back role for a limited period of time until injuries forced him to the fringes.

He left Los Blancos for Middlesborough, after 2 seasons with 14 appearances and a goal in the UEFA Champions League under his belt. A highly forgettable spell...

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