At the beginning of 2007, with Real Madrid beset by troubles at home and abroad, the club splashed out huge sums to bring three South American talents to the Bernabeu. Gago, with the reputation of being the second Redondo, was the most highly anticipated of the three. In the post-Zidane era, Real Madrid desperately needed a playmaking core, but in the end, he faded away amid the stars shining at the Bernabeu.
Lei Dong, a young martial artist, died in a duel and unexpectedly transmigrated as Gago. With an elegant style of play, peerless technique, and handsome looks, Argentina's prince once again reigns over the Bernabeu after six years.