No one can retire at Real Madrid! He can t even play for Real Madrid for 18 years

According to authoritative media reports, Real Madrid's third captain Lucas Vazquez is about to end his 18-year Real Madrid career this summer. The 33-year-old veteran may finish his farewell performance in the upcoming Club World Cup, ending the years in white with perseverance. In the summer of 2007, when the 16-year-old Madrid boy stepped into the training base of Valdebebas, no one expected that this young figure would become an integral part of the club's legend. From Castia's training to Espanyol's loan training, and then returning to the first team to gain a foothold, Vasquez has weaved a unique professional trajectory with 398 appearances, 38 goals and 73 assists. Five Champions League trophys and four La Liga champions have witnessed his value as an important part of the "Galaxy Battleship" - in the star-studded locker room, he has always been the trustworthy team cornerstone at that critical moment.

At the tactical level, this versatile player is a living fossil of modern football. The transformation from the right winger to the right back reflects his super adaptability. During his injury in 2022, Kavajal was ordered to guard the right side in danger and completed 27 key interceptions in a single season. What is even more rare is its spiritual attributes. When Ramos, Marcelo and other meritorious deeds one after another, as the third captain of the locker room, he was always the link between tradition and rebirth. This contribution beyond data is hailed by the Madrid media as the "best interpreter of the white gene". The cruelty of

The ruthlessness of competitive sports is revealed at this moment. In four national derbys this season, facing the impact of Barcelona's new generation winger group, Vasquez, who temporarily came to play right back, exposed his position limitations, and his defensive area produced 12 threatening attacks, which directly led to 5 goals conceded. Arnold's joining and Carvajal's still competitive state are promoting the process of lineup replacement.

Standing at the crossroads of his career, Vazquez's departure reflects the survival rules of the top giants: on the balance between emotions and rationality, the latter will always dominate. Florentino's philosophy of team building has always been decisive, which is not only a respect for the club's traditions, but also a compromise on the laws of competition. Over the past 18 years, this Madridist interpreted what loyalty is with his actions - from the youth training camp to the calming needle in the locker room, he dedicated the best time of his career to the team logo on his chest.

When the time for farewell comes, we may need to interpret it from another perspective: In today's popular commercial football, being able to witness a player dedicating his entire career to a club is a football memory worth collecting.