Sat May 24 15:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Real Madrid Delays Official Farewell to Lucas Vázquez Amidst World Cup Club Ambitions

**Madrid, Spain** – Real Madrid has decided to postpone the official announcement of Lucas Vázquez’s departure until after the FIFA Club World Cup, mirroring their initial plan for Luka Modric. While Vázquez’s future lies outside the club, the upcoming tournament has led management to delay the official farewell and planned tributes.

This decision contrasts with Luka Modric’s situation, who proactively announced his departure after being informed of the club’s plans last Thursday. Both players are now focused on winning another title for Real Madrid at the Club World Cup. However, they both know their time with the club will end on July 14th.

Initially, the club intended Saturday’s match against Real Sociedad to be exclusively a farewell for coach Carlo Ancelotti. However, Modric’s recent announcement has shifted the focus, and he will share the farewell alongside Ancelotti.

The official reasoning behind the delay is that Modric and Vázquez remain Real Madrid players until July 14th. However, separating the farewells of three highly respected professionals, including Jesús Vallejo, who is also departing, will be a difficult task. Vallejo has also been linked with a move away from the Spanish capital, and will have the opportunity to say goodbye to the supporters.

The club intends to organize a significant send-off for Vázquez after the Club World Cup. Saturday’s game is expected to be a milestone for Lucas Vázquez, marking his 400th match as a Real Madrid player. He returned to the club after being offered by his agent, Ginés Carvajal, due to Rafa Benítez’s request for a right-sided player.

The combined farewell event for the players and coach Ancelotti will be emotional occasion at the Bernabeu on Saturday.

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