Real Madrid has confirmed that Nacho is leaving the team after a call to end his remarkable 23-year association with the team.
The defender joined Real Madrid at age 10 back in 2001, going on to continue through the youth setup before making his first-team debut in 2012. Over the past 12 seasons, he had turned into an influential defender during arguably one of the most successful periods for Real Madrid.
In those, Nacho played 364 matches, winning a total of 26 trophies: 6 European Cups, 5 Club World Cups, 4 European Super Cups, 4 Spanish Leagues, 2 Copa del Rey titles, and 5 Spanish Super Cups.
Real Madrid added that there had been a statement on their website, thanking him and extolling Nacho as one of the legendary figures at the club. It sent best wishes to him and his family for the future.
At the Spanish national team level, where he won the Under-21 European Championship and Nations League with them, Nacho forms an ongoing part of the 2024 UEFA European Championship in Germany.
Thus, Nacho closed his Real Madrid cycle as a magnificent captain who conquered the La Decimoquinta at Wembley, an event with which, at the level of players, he became the fifth player in history to conquer 6 Cups in Europe—the maximum number of trophies conquered within the history of the club.
"Since he arrived at our academy as a promising youngster, Nacho has been an example to all, winning the affection, respect and admiration of all members of the Real Madrid family. This club has always been, and always will be, his home," club president Florentino Perez commented.
Reports claim that Nacho will be joining Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah.
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