Lucas Vazquez has reportedly inked a new one-year deal with Real Madrid, the team has revealed.
The well-liked 33-year-old’s previous contract was set to end this summer, but over the past few months, he had been expected to sign new terms with Real Madrid, despite some early rumors of a move.
Lucas has officially signed a one-year contract to begin his tenth season in the first squad, as confirmed by Real Madrid.
Lucas’ new contract, which was swiftly negotiated without much discussion because both sides wanted to secure an extension beyond the current one, is reportedly on the same terms as last season, according to AS.
Although Lucas has been utilized on occasion farther up the field in the attacking position where he began his career, he will now continue to cover for Dani Carvajal. Carlo Ancelotti, the team’s manager, has never held back when talking about his significance.
Ancelotti stated last season, “He is competing with Carvajal, one of the best full-backs in the world, and he is playing at a very high level.” “Lucas has also made the difference in other games.”
Lucas’s Madrid exploits have won him the lovable moniker “Cafucas,” which alludes to the right-back Cafu of Brazil.
“It’s extremely satisfying that they refer to him as ‘Cafucas’ in my honor,” Cafu said earlier this summer when MARCA brought up the moniker.
Lucas played in 38 games in all competitions the previous season, for a total of 349 appearances for the team. On the Madrid all-time appearance charts, he is ranked 34th.