US EditionFormer Real Madrid Right Back Lucas Vázquez Joins Bayer Leverkusen
Lucas Vázquez, 34, leaves Real Madrid after 17 years and 402 appearances to join Bayer Leverkusen on a two-year deal as a free agent, filling the right-back position.
- Former Real Madrid right-back Lucas Vázquez joined Bayer Leverkusen on August 25, 2025, signing a two-year contract through June 2027 as a free agent.
- Vázquez left Real Madrid this summer after 17 years, including a loan at Espanyol and multiple Champions League wins, as the club did not renew his contract.
- Leverkusen recently overhauled their squad after winning the 2024 Bundesliga and finishing second last season, and they intend Vázquez to replace Jeremie Frimpong at right-back.
- Leverkusen's managing director Simon Rolfes praised Vázquez as an experienced player with great technique and said he will be a key part of the team.
- Vázquez’s arrival aims to strengthen Leverkusen's defense and suggests he will play a significant role in the Bundesliga season, with him expressing eagerness to continue his career in Germany.
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