Defender Nacho – The second legend to bid farewell to Real Madrid after 23 years of service

Parting ways with Real Madrid, Nacho joined Al-Qadsiah, Qatar. (Source: Getty Images)
On the homepage a few hours ago, Real Madrid confirmed farewell to Nacho. In this announcement, Los Blancos sends their gratitude to the Spanish player and wishes him and his family the best in the next journey of his career and life.

Thus, Nacho left Real Madrid after 23 years of association. The 34-year-old defender joined the Real academy team in 2001. In 2011 he was promoted to the first team.

During 13 years playing for Real’s first team, Nacho played 364 matches and won 26 titles, including 6 Champions League titles, 4 La Liga titles, 5 Club World Cups, 4 European Super Cups, 2 King’s Cups and 5 Super Cups. Spanish cup.

Leaving Real Madrid, Nacho will go to Qatar to join Al-Qadsiah. The Spanish international signed a 2-year contract with Al-Qadsiah and passed a medical examination early last week.

Nacho is the second legend to leave Real Madrid after a successful 2023/24 season (winning La Liga, Champions League and Spanish Super Cup) after Toni Kroos.

In addition to Toni Kroos and Nacho, another player who will leave Real Madrid is Joselu. Coach Ancelotti wants Joselu to stay and Real Madrid has agreed to pay Espanyol 1.5 million Euros to buy the Spanish striker after a loan season. However, Joselu decided to leave.

While Toni Kroos will retire after EURO 2024 , Joselu, similar to Nacho, will go to Qatar when returning from Europe’s biggest football festival in Germany.

The 34-year-old striker’s new destination is Al-Gharafa. Joselu signed a 2-year contract with a 1-year extension option with the Qatar team.