Overview

• Leverkusen confirmed Vázquez’s two-year deal and said he completed a medical in Madrid, with a potential debut at Werder Bremen on Saturday.
• Sporting director Simon Rolfes described him as a technically strong, tactically astute veteran expected to have major influence at right back.
• Vázquez said Xabi Alonso and Dani Carvajal endorsed the club to him and that he is eager to begin his Bundesliga chapter.
• The Spaniard departs Real Madrid after 402 appearances and 23 trophies, including five Champions League titles and four LaLiga crowns.
• His arrival comes during a significant squad rebuild under coach Erik ten Hag, with multiple key exits this summer, and the move was first flagged by Fabrizio Romano before the club announcement.