Nacho To Join Saudi Side Al Qadsiah After Leaving Real Madrid

Nacho has agreed a two-year contract and will join his new club after EURO 2024.

The 34-year-old announced earlier this week that he was leaving Real Madrid after 23 years at the club.

He recently captained Los Blancos to their 15th Champions League title with victory over Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.

"I'm so grateful to Real Madrid," Nacho said at a Spain news conference on Thursday.

"Until a few days ago, I hadn't signed for my new club and Madrid told me they would be there if I changed my mind. I don't need a send off like [Toni] Kroos had to realise how much I'm loved.

"I always had clear that if I didn't finish my career at Madrid, I wouldn't want to play against them. I want to experience something new, something different. My life is going to be turned upside down but that's what I want. I'm very happy."

"I could have stayed one more year but there's nothing left to win with this jersey. It doesn't mean I'm lacking ambition. I thought it was the right time. I am calm and confident with the decision I've taken," Nacho added.

Nacho joined Real Madrid at the age of 10, progressed through the club's youth ranks and made 364 appearances for the first team.

His list of 26 honours at the club included six Champions League trophies, four La Liga titles and two Copa del Reys.