Actual Madrid nice Nacho joins Saudi Professional League’s Al Qadsiah

Nacho has joined Al Qadsiah on a two 12 months deal after leaving Actual Madrid, the Saudi Professional League membership introduced on Thursday.

The Spanish veteran defender, who captained Madrid to the Champions League and LaLiga double final season, will be part of the newly-promoted SPL facet as a free agent after Euro 2024.

Nacho underwent a medical in Germany whereas on worldwide responsibility with Spain forward of his transfer to Saudi Arabia.

The 34-year-old, who joined Madrid as a 10-year-old, has received a joint-club report 26 trophies in his 12 seasons with the primary group. His trophy haul consists of six Champions League titles.

“I am so grateful to Actual Madrid,” Nacho stated at a Spain information convention on Thursday.

“Till a number of days in the past, I hadn’t signed for my new membership and Madrid instructed me they’d be there if I modified my thoughts. I do not want a ship off like [Toni] Kroos needed to realise how a lot I am liked.

“I at all times had clear that if I did not end my profession at Madrid, I would not wish to play in opposition to them. I wish to expertise one thing new, one thing completely different. My life goes to be turned the wrong way up however that is what I would like. I am very pleased.”

Regardless of being in superior talks with Saudi giants Al Ittihad, the veteran centre-back opted to signal for Al Qadsiah.

Nacho’s coach at Al Qadsiah shall be fellow Spaniard Michel, who guided the Khobar-based outfit to complete prime of the primary division league in his debut season on the membership.

“I may have stayed yet another 12 months however there’s nothing left to win with this jersey. It doesn’t suggest I am missing ambition. I believed it was the suitable time. I’m calm and assured with the choice I’ve taken,” Nacho stated.