Overview

• Real Madrid confirmed on May 30 that Vallejo will not continue with the club after a decade at the Bernabéu.
• Vallejo’s tenure yielded 12 titles, including two Champions League crowns despite scarce involvement in matchday squads.
• He spent portions of his spell on loan at Zaragoza, Eintracht Frankfurt, Wolverhampton and Granada without establishing himself as a starter.
• At 28, he is expected to explore opportunities outside Madrid to revive his career and regain consistent minutes.
• His departure coincides with Xabi Alonso’s appointment, ushering in a planned squad overhaul under the new manager.