The end of the years in white! The 18-year Real Madrid career ends this summer, and the 33-year-old veteran will perform the last dance in the Club World Cup!

Real Madrid fullback Vazquez

According to authoritative journalist Romano, the meritorious fullback Lucas Vazquez, who has played for Real Madrid for 18 years, will leave the team freely after the contract expires this summer, ending this legendary career spanning two generations of the "Galaxy Battleship".

Although he has not renewed his contract with the club, Vasquez will still go to the US Club World Cup this summer and complete his last overseas journey as a white warrior.

Career Review: From a youth training star to a "big heart" leader

Vasquez, born in 1991, joined Real Madrid's youth training system at the age of 16, and returned to Real Madrid's first team from the B-team of the Segunda League in 2015.

In his career, he has experienced many famous coaches such as Zidane and Ancelotti, and won 23 trophies including 5 Champions League titles, 4 La Liga titles, and 4 Club World Cup championships with the team, becoming the third most local player in the team's history (398 games).

Role Transformation: Windstroke Transformation "Key Mr"

When he first entered Real Madrid, Vasquez focused on the right winger and became a surprise player with his speed and breakthrough.

With frequent injuries to main players such as Carvajal and Marcelo, he took the initiative to transform into a right-back and gradually grew into a key hub for the team's offensive and defensive transformation.

In the 2016 Champions League final, he was the first to stand on the penalty spot and scored steadily, becoming the first substitute player in the history of the "Big Ear Cup" to score a penalty kick; in the 2024 King's Cup final, he even created two goals in overtime, showing the veteran's responsibility.

The regrets behind the renewal of the contract

In the summer window of 2024, Real Madrid only renewed the contract with Vazquez for one year, and the contract expires in June 2025.

Although the club repeatedly emphasized its "dressing room leader" value, the age of 33 and the positioning of substitutes failed to reach an agreement. With Real Madrid being four-killed by its old rival Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid's lineup upgrade and optimization have become urgent, and Vasquez's departure has become a foregone conclusion.

Vazquez's next stop is not yet clear, but according to people familiar with the matter, its agent team is in contact with the Major League and Japan J League teams. This "Real Madrid Living Fossil" may continue his career and continue to write the legend in white.

From a young boy to a meritorious veteran, Vazquez has interpreted what "loyalty" is in 18 years.

His departure marks the end of an era in Real Madrid, but his running footprints will always be left on the turf of Bernabeu.