Real Madrid has already planned the squad for the next season with the new coach, Xabi Alonso, and Lucas Vázquez's name is not on it. After a year in which he had more prominence than desired due to injuries, the full-back, one of the captains, will say goodbye to Santiago Bernabéu coinciding with the end of his contract. After the Club World Cup, he will bid farewell to the place he loves, but he doesn't intend to retire.
At 33 years old, he will turn 34 on July 1, Lucas Vázquez plans to continue playing soccer professionally. But what he is clear about is that he will not do it in Europe. OKDiario has discovered that he has strong offers from the Persian Gulf on the table, where he has sparked the interest of Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
In these countries, having the status of a former Real Madrid player and even having been its captain, means a lot. The interest is significant, to the point of having several options. Madrid-Barcelona has learned that he is starting to narrow down his choices and has two teams in mind: his favorite is Al-Qadisiyah in Arabia, where he would meet Nacho or Míchel. But it is not the only one.
In Qatar, there is also an option he likes and finds convincing: Al-Gharafa. There, another former Real Madrid player, in this case, Joselu, also plays. He is in continuous contact with his friends, who speak wonders about both destinations. In the merengue locker room, Lucas Vázquez has already been clear: "I'm going to the Persian Gulf," referring to the significant offers he has from Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Lucas Vázquez: A legend of Real Madrid
Lucas Vázquez has been one of those footballers every coach wishes to have in their squad. Humble, hardworking, and always willing to give everything for Real Madrid's badge. Despite never being a major media star, the Galician has built an impeccable career at Santiago Bernabéu, earning the respect of teammates, coaches, and fans.
Trained at La Fábrica, Lucas had to leave for Espanyol to earn a place in the elite before returning to the club of his life. Since then, he has experienced a decade full of successes, with titles in La Liga, Champions League, Club World Cup, Super Cups, and Copa del Rey. Although he almost always had a secondary role, his performance whenever draftedon has been exemplary. Whether as a winger or a right-back, Vázquez has fulfilled his duties with reliability.
Now, at 33 years old, Lucas will bid farewell to Real Madrid with all honors. His commitment, dedication, and silence in difficult moments have made him a beloved figure in the locker room. The club is preparing a tribute worthy of his career, recognizing his role as a silent legend of the white house. A farewell filled with emotion for one of the most underrated players of the modern era of Real Madrid.