Lucas Vazquez snubs La Liga offer after Real Madrid exit with full-back to pick between Jose Mourinho reunion at Fenerbahce and Qatar move

Lucas Vazquez has rejected an offer to stay in La Liga and is now torn between a reunion with Jose Mourinho at Fenerbahce and a club in Qatar.

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• Vazquez set to leave Madrid
• Rejected a move to former club Espanyol
• Considering offers from Qatar and Fenerbahce

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Vazquez will not renew his contract at Madrid and is now exploring new options for the 2025-26 season. While La Liga side Espanyol showed interest in bringing him back, Vazquez has rejected their proposal. According to , he's evaluating a high-paying offer from Qatar while also being strongly linked with Fenerbahce, where he could reunite with Jose Mourinho.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  With his contract set to expire on July 13 and no renewal on the table, the 34-year-old is available on a free transfer. His next move will likely come down to choosing between financial gain in Qatar or a competitive European project in Turkey under a familiar coach. Either way, he won’t be continuing in Spain’s top flight despite reported interest.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Vazquez featured in 53 matches for Los Blancos last season, scoring two goals and providing eight assists, notably stepping up during Dani Carvajal's injury absence. With a current market value of €3 million, he remains a versatile option, capable of playing both as a right-back and a winger.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR VAZQUEZ?

  Vazquez's final decision is expected in the coming weeks. With Espanyol out of the picture, Fenerbahce and Qatari clubs are the only serious contenders. A move to Turkey would see him link up with Mourinho again, while Qatar promises a lucrative payday for the veteran Spaniard.