Real Madrid have made a decision on their new captain as Nacho Fernandez prepares to depart this summer.
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Current skipper Nacho set to leaveModric to take armbandCarvajal and Vazquez deputiesWHAT HAPPENED?
Madrid's 2023-24 double winner and captain Fernandez is on his way out of the club as a free agent this summer and is set to join newly-promoted Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah. According to , veteran midfielder Luka Modric has been chosen as his successor with Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez set to pick up the vice-captaincy roles.
Advertisement(C)Getty ImagesTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Los Blancos have a lot of experience in their squad, but are losing two key players in Fernandez and the retiring Toni Kroos. By handing the armband to Modric, Madrid are ensuring they still have a winner and leader at the helm as they prepare to go again in 2024-25.
DID YOU KNOW?
Fernandez played 364 times for Real Madrid after joining in 2012. In that time, he has added six Champions Leagues, four La Liga titles and five Spanish Super Cup titles to his trophy collection.
(C)Getty ImagesWHAT NEXT FOR FERNANDEZ AND MADRID?
There is no question that Madrid will be challenging on all fronts again next season. They have added Kylian Mbappe to their ranks and Fernandez will enjoy watching his beloved side from Saudi Arabia as he embarks on his new adventure.