On July 8, a day to remember, La Liga's top club Real Madrid announced a big news: 31-year-old central midfielder Nacho will continue his journey in the Galacticos, extending his contract until 2023. Looking back on Nacho's soccer career, he has played for the club for 20 years since he joined Real Madrid's youth camp at the age of 11. The contract extension, Nacho is expected to Real Madrid to realize the ambition of "lifetime team".
Nacho, who joined Real Madrid's youth system in 2001, finally made his debut as a first-team player in 2013. It is worth mentioning that Nacho has represented Real Madrid in La Liga as early as the 2011 season. In the past 10 glorious years, Nacho played 233 matches for Real Madrid's first team, scoring 12 goals and contributing 8 assists.
Nacho with its excellent adaptability and comprehensive technical and tactical level, became the Real Madrid back line "oil". Whether it is Pepe, Aveloa, or Ramos, Varane, Carvajal absence, Nacho always be able to step forward to fill the gap. In the hearts of fans, Nacho has long become an indispensable member.
Last season, Ramos was out injured for a long time, and Nacho became the absolute mainstay of the team's backline. In the second half of the league and the Champions League, Nacho's performance has been solid, for the team made great achievements. However, it is regrettable that Nacho was not selected for the Spanish national team and missed the opportunity to play in the European Cup.
For Nacho's dedication and contribution, the management of Real Madrid has given full recognition. This summer, the two sides successfully reached a contract extension consensus, Nacho will continue to play for Real Madrid until 2023. On social media, Nacho also expressed his joy: "2023, I am very happy and proud to continue to play for this salon in my lifetime." From 2001 into the Real Madrid youth training team counting, Nacho has been for the Real Madrid robes played 20 years, from the "lifetime a team" approach is getting closer and closer!
This summer, Ramos has left Real Madrid, and Varane is in hot talks with Manchester United. Next season, Real Madrid's center back position will face a big change. According to Spanish media speculation, the new season, Real Madrid's top three center backs will be Militang, Nacho and Alaba, the fourth center back will be Vallejo or another youth team candidate.
