Lucas Vazquez signed with Bayer Leverkusen on a free transfer following his departure from Real Madrid, committing to a two-year deal. He spent nearly his entire career with Real Madrid aside from a 2014–15 loan to Espanyol, totaling 402 appearances, 38 goals and 59 assists. He collected 23 trophies in Madrid, including four LaLiga titles, five Champions Leagues, three Club World Cups and three UEFA Super Cups. Vazquez has heard about Leverkusen from Xabi Alonso and Dani Carvajal, and his discussions with management indicated a focused, hungry club aiming for major targets. He could debut against Werder Bremen as the side seek to rebound from an opening defeat to Hoffenheim.
"Now I'm looking forward to continuing my career at Bayer Leverkusen," Vazquez said. "I've heard a lot about the club from Xabi Alonso and my long-standing teammate Dani Carvajal in Madrid. "My discussions with the management confirmed what I've been told: Bayer 04 are absolutely focused on winning, are hungry, and they are aiming for the biggest targets. "That mindset coincides with my ideas, and I'm looking forward to striving for more success at Leverkusen."
Vazquez spent his entire career with Los Blancos, outside of a season-long loan to Espanyol in 2014-15. He made 402 appearances for Madrid in all competitions, scoring 38 goals and registering 59 assists. Vazquez also won 23 trophies during his time in the Spanish capital, including four LaLiga titles, five Champions Leagues, three Club World Cup titles and three UEFA Super Cups.
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