Real Madrid's Nacho Fernandez bids farewell to the club, receiving heartfelt messages from teammates and coaches. He expresses gratitude towards the club and fans, revealing his move to Al Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia after a successful career with the Spanish giants.
🗣️ Nacho: “This was the best season of my career.” https://t.co/VtOOfmuS64
🗣️ Nacho: “My Real Madrid career? I give myself a 10.” https://t.co/5U9gWdQRBW
🗣 Nacho: "When Kroos said goodbye I already knew I was going to leave, but I hadn't signed. I would have loved to say goodbye to the Bernabéu like Kroos had, but I don't need that farewell to know what this club and its fans want from me." https://t.co/zNpMZ9Za5O
Nacho: "The Saudi League was not known in recent years. Now many good players go there." https://t.co/8Ga96kVRcq
🚨 OFFICIAL: Nacho is a new Al Qadsiah player. Good luck legend! 🤍 https://t.co/8PqE8bQUeF
Nacho: "Young Spanish players at Real Madrid? I would like to see 11 young starting players. It is an issue that the club has to work on with the demands of the Spanish youth team and the youth team. I did my best and represented it the best I could as a young player. The more… https://t.co/tIwQKpH0fX
Nacho: "I will be very happy if Carvajal can win the Ballon d'Or." https://t.co/ROcz6bTdgc
Nacho: "Being a defender at Real Madrid is not easy, you face the best all the time and the pressure is great." https://t.co/BNGxRf68aR
🗣 Nacho: "Saudi Arabia league was unknown years ago. Now many good players are going there." https://t.co/NpJswpFF0l
Nacho: "Saudi Arabia? I couldn’t see myself playing against Real Madrid and I didn’t want to." https://t.co/xk51cfJ9dR
Nacho: "I would have liked to resolve my future before coming to the Euros. These things do not affect me before playing the games, because I knew many months ago that I would not continue… I even enjoy everything more." https://t.co/MTH0MrZoGe
🗣 Nacho: "I hope Carvajal will be there to fight for the Ballon D'Or." https://t.co/U2Ap0KkHhP
Nacho: "I don't need a farewell like Kroos to know how much they love me. I would have liked to have had that farewell, yes, but I'm sure I will have something in the future. I thank Florentino, who is like a father to me." https://t.co/DrOSZusig2
Nacho: "The club told me that if at any time I wanted to change my mind or any option I had was rejected, my home was there." https://t.co/5cbpIjFVOY
🗣 Nacho: "Farewell at Valdebebas? We will do something yes. I will talk to the club about this." https://t.co/wV0WwkOfJ3
❗️Nacho: "I will be joining Al Qadsiah in Saudi." https://t.co/GGqLiaC5oL
🚨 Nacho: "I'm joining Al Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia." https://t.co/V1Dyc0ukW4
🗣 Nacho: "I had doubts about staying also at the end of last season, then I stayed to be the captain and it's been a correct decision." https://t.co/UvB12X2bMl
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Fernando Morientes: "Nacho leaving? He has grown up at Real Madrid and leaves the moment he has to leave. These moments always give me a pinch of nostalgia because they are important players. Why did he leave? One is the sporting decision, he has not been a preferential player in… https://t.co/XEe2KaNxRr
🤍 "Luka Modrić is the new captain of Real Madrid. A last ascent for a player who have been living in heaven for a long time. The icing on the cake to an unforgettable career in white, that opens the door to an even more memorable farewell: saying goodbye while lifting a… https://t.co/y9s7eyNDxX
Nacho is set to join fellow former Real Madrid stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema in the Saudi Pro League. https://t.co/cqyWWcxu4e
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🗣️ Carlo Ancelotti: “You have been a great captain, but above all a great Madridista. Good luck in your new stage, Nacho.” https://t.co/mp6SiB215W
According to Spanish media, Nacho has signed a two-year deal with Al-Qadsiah, who were recently promoted to the Saudi top-flight. https://t.co/cqyWWcxu4e
Real Madrid legend Nacho Fernandez leaves with insane list of accolades https://t.co/diQnvj5d2r
Nacho replies to Carvajal: "I'm going to miss you Carvajal, keep making our Real Madrid great." https://t.co/6gtglPyacK
Vinícius Jr via IG: "Nacho, my captain, you are truly Real Madrid than anyone I've seen." https://t.co/SF7H0B9nur
Club captain Nacho Fernandez will leave Real Madrid for a reported move to Saudi Arabia, the 15-time Champions League winners announced on Tuesday. https://t.co/cqyWWcxu4e
🤍 Dani Carvajal on IG: "We have played together since we were little in the quarry of our beloved Real Madrid. Over the years I have had the privilege of watching you grow and become the great player and captain you are today. I have been very happy watching how you raised… https://t.co/sXiojCcPF6
Gigi Buffon's reaction to Italy's last-minute equaliser against Croatia 💙 https://t.co/3aIJVcag0m
Gigi Buffon's reaction to Italy's ast-minute equaliser against Croatia 💙 https://t.co/FEN3ViEqfa
Captain Nacho to leave Real Madrid for reported Saudi move https://t.co/Cv31efaDUc
Fede Valverde via IG: "An example of perseverance, sense of belonging. Captain and legend, but above all a good person." https://t.co/7qH3DOqwsB
Joselu via IG: "Eternal captain. You are Real Madrid. You treated me like a friend inside the locker room. You are and will be a legend." https://t.co/K4l7cJwQ4Y
“Who is your favorite footballer of all time.” Nacho: “Sergio Ramos.” https://t.co/zTGY1UEQrO
Lucas Vazquez: "Nacho is an amazing guy, a great person who always tries to help his teammates. He was born with the spirit of a captain. He performs at a high level in any circumstance, whether it is the first pre-season match or the Champions League final. He takes every… https://t.co/9PtB0KciRB
Carvajal: "The first year we spent together (with Nacho) as teammates was with Castilla. He was the leader and I remember it was a great year for the group, the results and what it means for the team (promotion to the second division). The best moments we spend together are the… https://t.co/nPW7N3vNCt
Jose Mourinho's message to Nacho: "I am proud of him. He was a child but with the mentality of a man. It was easy to see his potential at every level. From the Valencia match until the Champions League final, I can only say that I am very proud of him." https://t.co/Esu1F3XqRt
🗣️ Lucas Vázquez on Nacho: “Nacho is a spectacular guy, an incredible person who always tries to help his teammates. He was born with the soul of a captain. He performs at a high level in any circumstances, whether it’s the first pre-season game or a Champions League final.… https://t.co/v8A92tsSf2
🗣️ Dani Carvajal on Nacho: “The first year we experienced together as teammates was at Castilla. He was the captain & I remember it was a fantastic year for the group, the results & what it meant for the team [Promotion to the 2nd division]. The best moments we have together… https://t.co/d1SKXdEWr3
🗣️ José Mourinho on Nacho: “I’m proud of him. He was a kid but with the mentality of a man. It was easy to see his potential at every level. From that Valencia match until the Champions League final, I can only say that I’m so proud of him.” @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/ZFHiPQqg0f
🚩 Nacho bids farewell to Real Madrid Del Bosque, Mourinho and his friends and former teammates Carvajal, Lucas Vazquez and Mateos say goodbye to him exclusively for @TheAthleticFC 🤍#RMCF https://t.co/vBbPMLH3j7
Gianluigi Buffon's reaction to Italy's late equaliser against Croatia on Monday evening 🤩🇮🇹 https://t.co/J4uoYGG37A
After the game, when all the players were already in the dressing rooms, Luka Modrić returned to the pitch in tears to greet the Croatian fans, but also to thank the Italian fans who applauded him. 🙏🏼🤍 https://t.co/seqHcEYkDp
Cristiano Ronaldo to Nacho Fernández on Instagram after the Real Madrid captain announced he is leaving the club 🤍 https://t.co/Z9jwTuHQLp
Cristiano Ronaldo sends a farewell message to Nacho. https://t.co/qW1oLYGfFh