Following Real Madrid’s loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup, a second player has quit the team.
A spot in the final of the recently redesigned Club World Cup was up for grabs when La Liga powerhouses Madrid and Champions League winners PSG squared off at the MetLife Stadium on Wednesday night.
It was anything but the close encounter that many had anticipated.
PSG was superior, winning 4-0 thanks to goals from Ousmane Dembele, Goncalo Ramos, and Fabian Ruiz.
The French team will therefore play Premier League powerhouse Chelsea in the championship match on Sunday.
The club legend Luka Modric’s departure has been confirmed following the crushing loss.
The Croatian midfielder was expected to leave after the Club World Cup campaign concluded, according to reports prior to the competition.
Along with Modric, Lucas Vazquez, a Spaniard, has also left Los Blancos.
“Lucas Vázquez leaves Real Madrid and is set for his next move as a free agent,” transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano posted on social media. The club’s legend.
Vazquez made 402 appearances in all competitions since rejoining Madrid in 2015, tallying 38 goals during that time.
Among other honors, the full-back won five Champions Leagues and four La Liga titles.
What is Lucas Vazquez’s next destination?
News site e-noticies claims that Vazquez is eager to stay in Europe, more especially in Spain.
Consequently, it eliminates possibilities like Saudi Arabia or Qatar.
Moving to a foreign team is not an appealing option for Vazquez, who wants to find a competitive place to continue his career.
There has been talk about a possible comeback to Espanyol. Another possible destination that has surfaced is Real Betis.
“This tournament has taught me many things about what we are and what we have to improve,” manager Xabi Alonso stated following the team’s elimination from the Club World Cup. I’m departing with an outlook for the upcoming season, when we’ll have players back and things will be different.
“I’ll depart with definite certainty, but the next season will be different. I use all of the information I’ve learned from this competition. Our goal is to create a cohesive squad where all players contribute.
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