Nacho Joins Al-Qadsiah After Leaving Real Madrid
Former Real Madrid captain Nacho has officially joined Al-Qadsiah, a Saudi Pro League club newly promoted to the top tier. This move comes shortly after the 34-year-old defender announced his departure from Real Madrid, a club he had been with since the age of 10.
Currently representing Spain in the ongoing Euro 2024, Nacho plans to relocate to Saudi Arabia after the tournament concludes. When asked about the potential impact of this new chapter on his Euro 2024 performance, Nacho reassured fans, stating, “These things don’t affect me in the games. I knew it for months and it’s made me enjoy things more.”
Joining a Growing Trend
Nacho is the latest European football star to make the move to the Saudi Pro League. This trend gained significant attention when Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al Nassr in 2022. Following Ronaldo, other iconic players like Karim Benzema, Neymar, N’Golo Kante, and Sadio Mane have also ventured into Saudi Arabian football.
A Storied Career at Real Madrid
Nacho leaves Real Madrid with an impressive record, having spent 23 years at the club and winning a joint club-record of 26 trophies, including six UEFA Champions League titles. His transition to Al-Qadsiah marks a new phase in his career, where he is expected to spend at least the next two seasons.
As Nacho prepares to continue his illustrious career in Saudi Arabia, fans and analysts alike will be watching to see how this move influences his game both domestically and internationally.
