Real Madrid confirms Jesus Vallejo exit this summer after 13 trophies

Real Madrid has officially confirmed the exit of defender Jesus Vallejo this summer after a decade-long association with the club. Vallejo, 28, joined Los Blancos from Real Zaragoza in 2015 for a €5 million fee and leaves having won an impressive 13 trophies during his five seasons with the team.

Despite limited playing time, Vallejo's career at Real Madrid is notable for the silverware he accumulated. His trophy haul includes a La Liga title, two UEFA Champions League trophies, four FIFA Club World Cups, three UEFA Super Cups, a Copa del Rey, and two Spanish Super Cups.

"He averaged silverware every 160 minutes of his Real Madrid career," a remarkable statistic given his 2,072 minutes on the pitch across 35 appearances, where he scored once and assisted once.

Vallejo's departure comes as Real Madrid looks to strengthen its defensive line, with coach Xabi Alonso facing uncertainties due to injuries to key defenders David Alaba and Eder Militao. The club's announcement on Friday marks the end of a chapter for a player once considered one of Spain's brightest defensive prospects.

"After a decade at the club, Real Madrid have announced that Jesus Vallejo will finally be leaving this summer, after multiple seasons with little in the way of game time," the club stated.

As Vallejo moves on, Real Madrid aims to rebuild its backline, hoping to return to its best form in the coming seasons.

Real Madrid confirmed Jesus Vallejo's departure this summer after 13 trophies in five seasons. The 28-year-old defender, who joined from Real Zaragoza in 2015 for €5 million, made 35 appearances, scoring once. Vallejo averaged a trophy every 160 minutes during his tenure at Los Blancos.