Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed the signing of former Real Madrid right-back Lucas Vázquez on a free transfer, with the 34-year-old penning a deal until 2027.
The five-time Champions League winner, who left Madrid in the summer after his contract expired, completed his medical in Spain before sealing the move. He could make his debut this weekend against Werder Bremen.
Vázquez revealed that former Leverkusen coach and current Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso, along with Madrid teammate Dani Carvajal, played a role in convincing him to join the Bundesliga side.
“Lucas brings huge experience and has won everything with Real over the past decade. He will be a pillar of our squad,” said sporting director Simon Rolfes.
Leverkusen had been in the market for a right-back following Jeremie Frimpong’s transfer to Liverpool.
Apart from a short loan spell at Espanyol, Vázquez spent his entire career at Madrid, winning four La Liga titles and multiple Champions Leagues. However, the arrival of Trent Alexander-Arnold at the Bernabéu limited his opportunities.
Leverkusen, who won a domestic double two seasons ago, have seen major departures this summer, including Florian Wirtz, Granit Xhaka, Frimpong, Jonathan Tah, and manager Xabi Alonso.
