In a late twist on Monday night 25 August, it was confirmed that former Real Madrid defender Lucas Vázquez will be joining Bayer Leverkusen, ending nearly two months as a free agent. The experienced full-back departed Los Blancos earlier this summer and is now set for a new chapter in the Bundesliga.
After 17 years at Real Madrid, interrupted by a solo year on loan at Espanyol, Vazquez found himself out of contract this summer, and without an offer to continue, following the signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold.
A loyal servant, for much of the last decade, Vazquez has doubled as cover at right-back for Dani Carvajal after moving back from the right wing.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano via his X handle, Vázquez has reached an agreement to join Bayer Leverkusen, the former club of ex-manager Xabi Alonso. The deal is sealed, with the former Real Madrid right-back set to arrive as a free agent. Medical tests have already been completed. His post reads:
“EXCLUSIVE: Lucas Vázquez to Bayer Leverkusen, here we go!
Deal agreed with former Real Madrid right back who joins Bayer as free agent.
Medical already done secretly and deal to be signed on Tuesday. Exclusive story from late night…
and deal done”
Vazquez will bring plenty of experience to his new side. In possession, Vazquez also still has the timing, delivery and appreciation of space to be an effective attacking full-back or a wide midfielder.
In a related post, Softfootball reported earlier that Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie have reportedly decided he would leave the club if a suitable offer arrives.
