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Former Real Madrid captain sheds light on summer exit: “Neither Kroos nor I regret the decision”
Former Real Madrid midfielder Nacho Fernandez recently discussed his summer exit, highlighting that such decisions are part of the player’s journey. Fernandez stated that he and Toni Kroos, who also chose to retire from football, do not regret their choices.
It must be noted that Nacho has transitioned to playing for Al Qadsiah in the Saudi Arabian league after a remarkable 23-year tenure at the Spanish club.
Having been with Real Madrid’s first team since 2011, the 34-year-old Spanish defender accumulated an impressive 26 official titles during his time with the team.
In a recent interview on ‘La Casa del Futbol’ on Movistar Plus+, Nacho discussed his departure from Real Madrid, stating that “these are decisions that we players make.”
He highlighted that such decisions are part of the player’s journey. He stated that he and Toni Kroos, who also chose to retire from football, do not regret their choices.
“I think that neither Toni Kroos (who decided to retire from football) nor I regret the decision we made… at least in my case,” he noted.
Real Madrid’s current performance
Reflecting on Real Madrid’s current status, Nacho acknowledged the club’s ability to adapt to various situations. He praised the team’s squad, noting their readiness to compete for every title.
“Real Madrid is a very big club and knows how to adapt to any situation. Once again, they have a spectacular squad, ready to fight for everything.”
Although Real Madrid had a shaky start to the season, Nacho pointed out that it’s common for the club to hit its stride later on.
“It is true that they have not started in the best way, but we all know Madrid. Here the grades have to be given at the end of the season.
“The important thing is that they have beaten Stuttgart and that little by little they will find their moment,” he said.
Thoughts on Vinicius Jr.
Nacho also addressed concerns about Vinicius Jr.’s performance. He reassured fans, expressing confidence in the Brazilian despite a less-than-ideal start to the season.
Nacho, who knows Vinicius well, assured that he remains confident in the young player’s abilities and is certain that Vinicius will soon find his form.
“We have to be calm with Vinicius. We know Vini perfectly. There is a lot of confidence in him. It may not have been his best start to the season but I know him very well and I would put my hand in the fire for him,” he concluded.
La Liga released the salary limits of all 20 clubs yesterday and, rather unsurprisingly, Real Madrid were once again the club with the highest limit.
Los Blancos saw their salary cap increase to €832.8 million, underlining the exceptionally strong financial position they continue to occupy.
Now, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo, La Liga corporate director Javier Gomez explained the mechanism under which Madrid saw their salary limit increase.
La Liga explains Madrid’s increase
Gomez explained that the increase comes from a rule available to financially healthy clubs that meet the required economic ratios.
“It is normal. Under the regulations, certain clubs that meet specific ratios and have healthy accounts can use savings accumulated from previous years to increase their limit,” Gomez said.
That explanation is important because Madrid’s increased spending capacity is directly connected to the club’s financial position rather than an exceptional concession from La Liga.
“They can request an increase of up to 25% and they use it. One thing is requesting it and another is actually using it,” he added.
Madrid rewarded for healthy finances
For Real Madrid, the key phrase is “healthy accounts.”
La Liga’s system effectively allows qualifying clubs to make use of financial strength built up in previous seasons.
Madrid have therefore been able to convert accumulated savings into greater flexibility within their squad cost limit.
That does not mean the club must spend everything available to them. As Gomez stressed, being authorised to increase the limit and actually using that entire capacity are two different things.
It nevertheless leaves Madrid with considerable room when planning contracts, renewals and future transfer windows.
Financial strength gives Madrid options
Los Blancos made several marquee signings this summer who would definitely have arrived with significant contract demands.
More importantly, the club committed a lot of money to the renewal of Vinicius Jr. back in the summer.
Since the close of the transfer window, the club have turned their attention to renewing the contracts of their other superstars.
It has been revealed that Madrid have effectively agreed a contract renewal with shot-stopper Thibaut Courtois.
Los Blancos are also accelerating talks to renew Jude Bellingham’s contract before English clubs enter the scene.
Madrid’s strong financial position is allowing them to position themselves aggressively when it comes to securing the future of the squad.
Having the option is valuable, and it remains to be seen how the club use it.
