It was already confirmed and what was missing was making it official, something that has now happened. After arriving at Real Madrid in 2015, Jesús Vallejo has left the white club after his contract ended ten years later. He did so with only a testimonial presence in his last season: just 4 matches in LaLiga, three of them in the final stretch of the championship, with everything already decided.
Vallejo leaves Real Madrid with a spectacular record, which few will be able to match. During the time he wasn't loaned out, he won 2 Champions Leagues, 4 Club World Cups, 1 LaLiga, 1 Copa, 3 UEFA Super Cups, and 2 Spanish Super Cups. A total of 13 titles, almost nothing.
In its statement making the departure of the Aragonese center-back official, Real Madrid "thanks Jesús Vallejo for his professionalism, his commitment, and his work, and wishes him and his family all the best in this new stage of his life."
Jesús Vallejo will continue playing in LaLiga
At 28 years old, Jesús Vallejo still has a professional career ahead of him. His physique allows him to aim for several more years at the highest level. That's why he's already considering several offers to keep competing. One of the most interesting comes from LaLiga. More specifically, from a destination very close to what has been his home in recent years. A proposal that would also allow him to play in European tournaments.
Rayo Vallecano is very interested in signing him. The fact that he's arriving as a free agent has sparked the interest of the franjirrojo team. They also know his profile and experience well. The Madrid club needs to strengthen its defense. They believe Vallejo can bring experience and solidity. That's why talks have already started to finalize the deal.
In this regard, it seems that Jesús Vallejo is very interested in accepting Rayo Vallecano's proposal. He's convinced for several reasons, especially because of the possibility of continuing to live in the capital of Spain. That's where he's established his home and he considers it key to keep living in his house in Madrid.
In addition, being able to play in European competition, with Rayo qualifying for the Conference League, is something that has made him lean toward them. As of today, there's still no agreement, but both parties are moving in the right direction.