Lucas Vázquez is going through a decisive moment in his career. The Galician player's future at Real Madrid seems to be hanging in the air. At 34 years old, Vázquez doesn't have a guaranteed renewal, and his complicated season reflects that.
After having been an important piece in Ancelotti's scheme, Carvajal's injury left Lucas with a burden that has gradually become unsustainable for him.
This year, the Madrid youth player has had to face the difficult task of being the only available right-back, something that has shown his limitations on certain occasions. The absence of reinforcements in that position has created difficulties for him, especially when facing very dangerous wingers. The lack of a quality substitute has been key, which makes one think that his time at the club could be coming to an end.
Problems in Madrid's Right-Back Position
Despite Ancelotti's efforts to highlight the need to sign a right-back, the club closed off that option. The arrival of Alexander-Arnold is confirmed for next summer, but attempts to bring his signing forward to January were rejected by Liverpool. This left Lucas Vázquez as the only option in a position where, although he has given his best, his performance has been inconsistent.
The overload of minutes has affected Vázquez, forcing him to perform beyond what his body could handle. Ancelotti improvised with Fede Valverde as a right-back, with good results, as in the Champions League against Manchester City. This makes it clear that, in key situations, Valverde could occupy that position, which leaves Vázquez in a compromised situation.
The Offer from Saudi Arabia and the Player's Future
With an uncertain future at Real Madrid, offers for Lucas Vázquez have started to arrive. The most tempting one comes from Saudi Arabia. Al Qadsiah, managed by Míchel and with Nacho Fernández in their squad, has presented an attractive offer for two seasons.
This Saudi team, which has just been promoted to the Super League with Míchel at the helm, has seen Vázquez as a valuable piece for their project.
The player, who has always expressed his desire to finish his career at Real Madrid, knows that the situation is complicated. Although he is still waiting for a proposal from the club, he is aware that his renewal is not a priority in the offices of Valdebebas. Additionally, the club already has two renowned right-backs for the next season: Carvajal, who is close to regaining his best form, and Alexander-Arnold, the star signing for the summer.