Nacho Fernandez, captain of Real Madrid, will depart the club at the end of the 2023-24 season, according to a report in Spanish outlet MARCA.
The defender, a product of Real Madrid’s youth academy and lifelong supporter of the club, has opted not to extend his contract, expiring this summer.
Real Madrid, with established center-backs Antonio Rudiger, Eder Militao, and David Alaba, will likely turn to the transfer market to find a replacement.
Promising 18-year-old Lent Yoro, who has impressed with French club Lille, could be a target for Real Madrid.
This parting of ways, while not without difficulty, suggests Fernandez seeks to play the final years of his career elsewhere.
Nacho Fernandez, captain of Real Madrid, will depart the club at the end of the 2023-24 season, according to a report in Spanish outlet MARCA. The defender, a product of Real Madrid’s youth academy and lifelong supporter of the club, has opted not to extend his contract, expiring this summer.
Fernandez’s decision paves the way for a new chapter in his career as he explores opportunities as a free agent. Real Madrid, with established center-backs Antonio Rudiger, Eder Militao, and David Alaba, will likely turn to the transfer market to find a replacement.
Promising 18-year-old Lent Yoro, who has impressed with French club Lille, could be a target for Real Madrid. Rafa Marin, currently on loan at Alaves, is reportedly viewed as a backup option if Yoro becomes too expensive.
This parting of ways, while not without difficulty, suggests Fernandez seeks to play the final years of his career elsewhere.
