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<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="match-schedule">{"type":"match-schedule","data":{"channelId":"92686d1e-5985-40e1-80f3-6f5a54f55b39","competitionId":"34pl8szyvrbwcmfkuocjm3r6t"}}</script><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Current skipper Nacho set to leave</li><li>Modric to take armband</li><li>Carvajal and Vazquez deputies</li></ul>

Real Madrid's next captain revealed as Nacho Fernandez closes in on Saudi Arabia transfer

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<p>Madrid's 2023-24 double winner and captain Fernandez is on his way out of the club as a free agent this summer and is set to <span><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/karim-benzema-real-madrid-nacho-fernandez-saudi-arabia-move/bltc27e63eb7d4ef13a" target="_blank">join newly-promoted Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah</a>. According to <a href="https://x.com/miguelitocope?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1804621631714693304%7Ctwgr%5Ea2897ab50c7f2db1ba22455389cf81ce200564f8%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.football-espana.net%2F2024%2F06%2F22%2Freal-madrid-identify-next-club-captain-as-nacho-fernandez-prepares-to-leave-for-saudi-arabia" target="_blank"><em>COPE</em></a>, veteran midfielder Luka Modric has been chosen as his successor with Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez set to pick up the vice-captaincy roles.</span></p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Los Blancos<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/team/real-madrid/news/3kq9cckrnlogidldtdie2fkbl" target="_blank"> have a lot of experience in their squad</a>, but are losing two key players in Fernandez and the retiring Toni Kroos. By handing the armband to Modric, Madrid are ensuring they still have a winner and leader at the helm as they prepare to go again in 2024-25.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/follow-cristiano-ronaldo-instead-lionel-messi-real-madrid-captain-nacho-advanced-saudi-pro-league-mls-inter-miami/bltb7beaf3e85bd1437" target="_blank">Fernandez played</a> 364 times for Real Madrid after joining in 2012. In that time, he has added six Champions Leagues, four La Liga titles and five Spanish Super Cup titles to his trophy collection.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>There is no question that Madrid will be challenging on all fronts again next season. They have added Kylian Mbappe to their ranks and Fernandez will enjoy watching his beloved side from Saudi Arabia as he embarks on his new adventure.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR FERNANDEZ AND MADRID?

Real Madrid's next captain revealed as Nacho Fernandez closes in on Saudi Arabia transfer | Goal.com

Real Madrid have made a decision on their new captain as Nacho Fernandez prepares to depart this summer.