Real Madrid defender Nacho Fernandez is set to join Saudi Arabia Al-Ittihad for a big deal.
UFABET reported on Friday that Nacho Fernandez is preparing to officially leave Real Madrid. The 34-year-old defender is close to accepting a two-year contract worth a total of 40 million euros from Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad.
Nacho is set to become a free agent. After the end of his contract with Real Madrid on June 30. Despite the white attempt to convince the player to accept a one year deal from the club. The 34 year old defender is set to end his period. 23 years as a ‘Los Blancos’ team
According to reports. Nacho is close to accepting an offer from Al-Ittihad to join old friends Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante and Fabinho on a two-year contract Promotion ufabet. On a salary of €20m per season, that gives the 34-year-old center an extra €29m in salary. After earning around €11m a year on his current deal.
If Nacho decides to join Al-Ittihad. Real Madrid will have to find a replacement for the 34-year-old centre-back, which could include 22-year-old defender Rafa Marin. Who is returning from Barcelona. Labes after the end of his loan contract or invest around 50-60 million euros to sign Leni Yoro. A young 18-year-old center from Lille.
The financial benefits are further amplified by Saudi Arabia’s favorable tax conditions. Last week, Al Ittihad’s sporting director, Ramón Planes, visited Madrid to solidify the deal, which only awaits Nacho’s signature. Benzema, who transitioned to Saudi football last summer, has given his approval to the move.
Initially, Nacho seemed inclined towards the MLS, but the enticing offer from Al Ittihad, along with interest from Al Nassr, gradually became more appealing. Real Madrid also offered a one-year renewal, but Nacho’s decision marks the end of his potential status as a “one club man.”
In his final season with Real Madrid, Nacho, as captain, secured three titles: the Spanish Super Cup, La Liga, and the Champions League. He lived his boyhood dream lifting the Champions League over the Cibeles statue and celebrating with the team.