Play for Bayer Leverkusen! Vazquez: It s the right time to leave Real Madrid, there was an invitation from Saudi Arabia

Vazquez, a former Real Madrid player who played for Leverkusen, accepted an exclusive interview and talked about his current situation, his feelings about leaving Real Madrid and his career.

How are you now?

I am very happy, this is a period of many changes. I've spent a lot of good years here [Madrid] and I'll miss some things from the day-to-day. This is an important change. What I miss most is my home.

What does it mean to you to move from Real Madrid to another club?

Being at Real Madrid is the pinnacle and any comparison will feel inferior, but I am now in a great club, it is great and I am very happy for this new beginning. Football is different here, but the methods are different. The idea there is that it takes a lot of effort. I miss my teammates, the staff, the people...

Have you ever received an offer from Saudi Arabia?

There are several teams interested in me, but I want to continue competing in the top league. Then this opportunity came along and it was great for me in every way. I don't think I'll ever go back to Spain to play football again. My idea is very clear, that is to continue playing.

Titles with Real Madrid

These are very good statistics and a very good list of honors. My career at Real Madrid was outstanding. I feel recognized, I feel the love from the fans, the club and so many people, which is impressive. You’re not so keenly aware of it when you’re in it.

Do you feel that your last season at Real Madrid was redundant?

I don't think the final season is redundant. I'm sad when we don't win and things don't go as expected, but that's part of football. One thing is other people's opinions, those are not up to you.

The other thing is the fact: 400 games, 227 starts, and those championships... I watch the news every day, and some things are unnecessary. There is no player who has not been criticized: Mbappe, Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema, Ramos, Modric... The media today are more and more inclined to criticize, reducing objectivity, and public opinion is easily influenced.