In a recent interview with Movistar, Real Madrid playmaker Lucas Vazquez has provided an update on his future by revealing that he would love to continue playing ‘for the world’s best club’. The Spanish sensation, whose contract with Los Blancos runs out at the end of next month, said (translated by goal.com),
“I’m calm. Who wouldn’t want to keep playing for the world’s best club?
“We will know something soon, I can’t imagine my life without football.”
Vazquez’s Important Role At the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium This Season
Vazquez has enjoyed another solid campaign at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium as he has put in a series of influential displays on the right flank. The Spaniard has made 34 appearances for the Madrid giants this term, netting two goals and securing eight assists across all fronts.
The 29-year-old has been a consistent performer at the highest level after he averaged 2.4 tackles, 0.8 interceptions, 1.0 clearances, 0.9 shots, 1.9 key passes and 1.3 dribbles per game in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League this season. He has even been excellent when distributing the ball from the right-wing based on his pass success rate of 87.9% in both those competitions (stats via whoscored).
Should Los Blancos Offer Vazquez A New Contract?
Vazquez can use his quickness and agility to get into some dangerous areas in the attacking end of the pitch and packs a lot of power with his shot attempts. He has an outstanding work ethic and can influence the game at both ends of the field. The nine-time Spain international can even whip in a few dangerous crosses into the opponent’s penalty box and can contribute by picking up his fair share of goals and assists in the final third. He is also a good defender at the back but has been prone to injuries of late, so there are some concerns over his long-term health.
With only weeks left to run in his Bernabeu contract, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez will now have to make a decision on whether to keep him at the Spanish capital for a few more years or cash in on him this summer. At 29, Vazquez has still got plenty of football left in his locker and will fancy tasting even more success with the Madrid giants if he is offered another chance to impress in Madrid.
Los Blancos can also use a player of his versatility as he can operate at right-back or play as a winger down the right flank if needed. Hence, it makes sense for the Spanish outfit to offer Vazquez a short-term contract so that they have enough strength in depth in their squad to challenge across all competitions in the upcoming campaign.
