Ex-Real Madrid defender Lucas Vazquez set for Leverkusen move, per Fabrizio Romano | OneFootball

In a surprising turn of events on midnight of Monday, 25 August, it was confirmed that Lucas Vázquez will join Bayer Leverkusen.

As Fabrizio Romano revealed, a deal was agreed with former Real Madrid right-back who joins Leverkusen as free agent.

The Spaniard's medical already conducted secretly and the deal will be officially signed on Tuesday, 26 August.

According to Spanish journalist Miguel Ángel Díaz, Vásquez will sign a 2-year deal at the Rhineland club.

The 34-year-old's contract with the Galacticos expired this summer despite featuring in 32 La Liga games while providing a goal and 5 assists.

He brings with him a wealth of experience having won La Liga (4), Copa del Rey (1), Champions League (5), and FIFA Club World Cup (3).

Vazquez will be trusted with making the right wing-back slot his own in Erik ten Hag's 3-4-2-1 formation.