Real Madrid's LALIGA and UEFA Champions League-winning captain from this past season has revealed why he decided to leave Los Blancos.
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Spanish centre-back Nacho Fernandez has officially parted ways with Real after a trophy-laden 12 years in the senior team, and signed for Saudi Arabian outfit Al Qadsiah.
His free-agent transfer to the Middle East was confirmed on Thursday, although he is currently in Germany representing his country at 2024 UEFA European Championship.
Speaking on his decision to call time on his career in Spain, the 34-year-old admitted it is the most difficult call he has ever made.
"The decision to leave Real Madrid is the toughest of my life," he said, according to Managing Madrid.
"I told the club many months ago. I wanted a new experience. I need a new experience. Real Madrid is the best thing that happened in my life. It ended in the best possible way.
"I had doubts about staying also at the end of last season, then I stayed to be the captain and it's been a correct decision. I have nothing left to win at Real Madrid."
Nacho also opened up on why he decided to take his career to Saudi Arabia.
"I didn't want to face Real Madrid. This has always been clear to me," he said.
"Now, I need to live somewhere different with my family. I'm very happy. The league in Saudi Arabia was unknown years ago. Now, many good players are going there."
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Nacho made 364 appearances for Los Blancos and collected an incredible 26 pieces of silverware, including six Champions League trophies.
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