Actual Madrid veteran Lucas Vazquez bid farewell to his boyhood membership on Thursday, in an official membership act. The 34-year-old’s contract has expired, and he’s now a free agent for the primary time.
Vazquez joined the membership on the age of 16 in 2007 as a youth participant from Velez, and commenced shifting up the ranks till he reached the Castilla aspect. He would then depart on mortgage to Espanyol for a yr, earlier than Los Blancos introduced him again from Los Pericos. He would spend the following decade as a helpful various for Actual Madrid, initially on the correct wing, after which as a right-back.
The nine-time Spain worldwide made 402 appearances for the membership, scoring 38 objectives and giving 73 assists. Maybe most famously he scored a penalty in opposition to Aletico Madrid within the 2016 Champions League closing, and final season scored and assisted in a 3-2 win over Barcelona. He lifted 4 Liga titles, 5 Champions Leagues, and one Copa del Rey, whereas choosing up an extra 12 Supercup trophies.
Dedication to companion Macarena Rodriguez
In an emotional occasion, the place President Florentino Perez known as Vazquez ‘one in every of us’, earlier than thanking him for his years of service, Vazquez opened with a message for his spouse Macarena Rodriguez.
“With out you, this wouldn’t have been potential,” Lucas mentioned to his spouse, as quoted by Marca.
“You gave me peace of thoughts and help to maintain believing in myself. We’ve laughed and cried collectively. You’re the one that is aware of me finest and likewise the one who has endured me essentially the most, being my finest life companion. I can by no means thanks for every thing you’ve completed for me.”
Message to followers and president
The occasion was attended by a lot of the Actual Madrid hierarchy, in addition to Kylian Mbappe and Andriy Lunin. Vazquez was in tears on the occasion and on his closing day on the Santiago Bernabeu in Could, as he lower a decrease profile than Luka Modric and Carlo Ancelotti.
“This is among the most essential days of my life, and I need to begin by thanking the followers. Thanks for each applause and each gesture of help. You’ve made me really feel at dwelling. I’ve had the privilege of sharing a dressing room with legends and successful titles, however above all, I’ve been completely satisfied. I’ve felt valued, revered, and liked. Thanks for permitting me to satisfy my dream,” he indicated to Perez.
“I’ve fulfilled my dream. I’m leaving, however Actual Madrid won’t ever be mine. I’m and all the time will likely be Lucas Vazquez, a Actual Madrid youth participant.”