Lucas Vázquez joined Bayer Leverkusen on a free transfer, agreeing a two-year contract after leaving Real Madrid following 18 years, 402 games and 23 titles. The 34-year-old chose to move abroad to Germany and integrate into Leverkusen's squad. Club statements describe him as technically strong, tactically adept, an excellent provider and strategist whose experience and finesse will make him a major influence and pillar for the team. Xabi Alonso and Dani Carvajal recommended the club to Vázquez, and management discussions reinforced a victory-oriented, hungry mindset focused on top goals. Leverkusen has undergone a major summer overhaul with significant departures and arrivals, and the new managerial era under Erik ten Hag has had a slow start.
Lucas Vazquez has joined Bayer Leverkusen on a free transfer and signed a two-year deal at the Bundesliga club. Vazquez left Real Madrid in July after 18 years at the Santiago Bernabeu, during which time he amassed 23 titles in 402 games for the first team. The 34-year-old has taken his time to find a new club but has opted to move abroad and try his luck in Germany with Leverkusen.
The club's sporting director Simon Rolfes said: "With Lucas Vázquez, we are signing an extremely experienced player who has won everything there is to win with Real Madrid. "He is technically strong, tactically adept, an excellent provider and strategist. With his footballing finesse and exceptional experience, Lucas will have a major influence on our game and become a pillar of our team."
He said: "I'm looking forward to continuing my career at Bayer Leverkusen. Xabi Alonso and my long-time team-mate Dani Carvajal told me a lot about the club while I was at Madrid. "My discussions with the management have confirmed what I've been told: Bayer 04 is absolutely victory-oriented, hungry, and focused on the highest goals. This attitude aligns with my expectations, and I'm looking forward to striving for further success with Leverkusen."
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