La Liga: Nacho Fernandez takes over as Real Madrid captain after Karim Benzema, dispels MLS rumors

Real Madrid defender Nacho confirmed he will remain with the team despite interest shown by clubs such as Roma, Inter Milan and Major League Soccer in the United States. According to Goal.com, Nacho will also wear the club’s armband and has taken over as captain from Karim Benzema, who recently left Real Madrid after an impressive 14 years with the club.

“I have decided to stay at Real Madrid. As always there are offers but I want to stay for one more year, I am very happy with it,” he said.

The defender has made over 300 appearances for the Spanish giants since joining the club in 2011, starting his senior career with their B team. they have won uefa

Champions League with the club five times and La Liga on three occasions. Nacho has been associated with Real Madrid for his entire career.

Earlier in June, it was announced that he would leave the club after Benzema’s contract expired at the end of the season.

Real Madrid released a statement regarding the veteran striker’s departure.

“Real Madrid CF and our captain Karim Benzema have agreed to bring an end to his wonderful and unforgettable period as a player for our club. Real Madrid would like to show our gratitude and all our affection, which has already been extended to our One of the greatest giants.”

In 2009, Karim Benzema found his way to Los Blancos at the age of 21 and since then he has been a fundamental figure in creating a golden decade for the Spanish giants.

After spending fourteen seasons with the club, he has won 25 titles, a record number for Real Madrid, 5 European Cups, 5 Club World Cups, 4 European Super Cups, 4 La Liga, 3 Copas del Rey and 4 Spanish Super Cups. .

The Frenchman has made a remarkable 647 appearances for Real Madrid, and is the second all-time goalscorer for Real Madrid with 353 goals behind Cristiano Ronaldo (450).
Along with this, he is also the fourth goalscorer in the history of the UEFA Champions League.

Earlier, an ESPN report suggested that Benzema had secured a two-year deal worth EUR400 million to move to Saudi Arabia in January. Cristiano Ronaldo, who joined Al Nasr after leaving Manchester United, received a similar offer.

The centre-forward was expected to stay at Madrid for another season until June 2024 but is now choosing a new challenge at this stage of his career. However, Madrid will look for someone else to anchor the attack. Madrid are in advanced talks to sign Joselu on loan to replace Mariano Diaz.