Former Italy national coach Arrigo Sacchi has criticised Real Madrid and Florentino Perez for their cash-happy exploits.

Speaking to Radio Marca the Italian was unequivocal in his praise for new signing Kaka and Bernabeu-bound Cristiano Ronaldo, but was less than impressed with Perez's impulse purchases.

"For me, football comes from the individual player and Kaka does just that, which is why he is a great player. Cristiano is like that, too. They are both great players who can play together.

"However, I believe Florentino has made the mistake again of signing big players without thinking whether or not they can fit into his sporting project, whether or not they can compliment each other.

"He is only thinking about whether or not they will sell shirts."

Sacchi was previously director of football at Real Madrid under Florentino Perez back in 2004.