Carlo Ancelotti, the head coach of Real Madrid, has chosen Nacho Fernandez, the defender, as the new captain of the esteemed La Liga club. This decision comes in the wake of Karim Benzema’s departure from the team’s captaincy. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Nacho, who is also a member of the Spanish national team, is on the verge of signing a contract extension that will keep him at Real Madrid until 2024. He is set to don the captain’s armband for the upcoming season.
Nacho, aged 33, has been associated with Los Blancos since his early days and was set to become a free agent by the end of June. Initially, there were rumors linking him to Chelsea as a potential replacement for Cesar Azpilicueta. However, Nacho has had a change of heart and decided to prolong his tenure at Real Madrid under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti.
The renewal of Nacho’s contract also comes as a disappointment for Inter Milan, who were rumored to be interested in acquiring him on a free transfer. The Italian club’s hopes of securing Nacho’s services have been dashed with his decision to extend his stay at Real Madrid.