Real Madrid veteran certain to leave Santiago Bernabeu after FIFA Club World Cup | OneFootball

As Real Madrid braces for a potential squad shakeup this summer, veteran winger Lucas Vazquez is among several long-serving players facing an uncertain future at the Santiago Bernabéu.

The veteran’s contract expires in June, with no real news coming out regarding a potential renewal at Santiago Bernabeu.

Lucas Vazquez likely to leave in the summer

According to Matteo Moretto, Lucas Vazquez’s chapter at Real Madrid could soon be over as the versatile star is set to depart the club of his life after the FIFA Club World Cup.

This will mark the end of a remarkable 15-year journey that began in Real Madrid’s youth academy in 2007.

The report suggests Vazquez and Real Madrid have failed to reach an agreement on a contract renewal, with both parties opting to part ways amicably.

Lucas Vazquez’s days at Real Madrid are numbered (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)

Barring an unexpected twist, the versatile Spaniard’s final matches for Los Blancos will come this summer.

Having spent his entire career at Real Madrid, except for a loan spell at Espanyol in 2014-15, Vazquez leaves behind an illustrious legacy, boasting five Champions League titles and four La Liga crowns from the club’s golden era.

What’s next for Vazquez?

While Vazquez’s next destination remains unclear, he is weighing options from outside Europe and within the continent. With time on his side, the winger is expected to carefully consider his next move.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid is focused on rebuilding a competitive squad after a challenging season marred by injuries.

The club are already targeting reinforcements, with Benfica’s left-back Alvaro Carreras emerging as a prime candidate.

A verbal agreement is reportedly in place with the player, though negotiations with Benfica, who are holding firm on his release clause, may prove tricky. Real Madrid hopes to structure the deal with deferred payments to ease financial constraints.