New Real Madrid club captain Nacho Fernandez extends stay
Real Madrid have confirmed that new club captain Nacho Fernandez has signed a new one-year contract at the club.
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Versatile defender Nacho Fernandez has committed himself to Real Madrid for another season. </p>
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The defender, 33, announced earlier this month that he had opted to stay despite previously stating his desire to have more regular first-team football. </p>
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A club statement said on Thursday: "Real Madrid and Nacho Fernández have agreed an extension to our captain's contract, keeping him tied to the club until the 30th of June 2024. </p>
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"Nacho has represented Real Madrid for 22 years, ever since joining the club's Under-11s academy side back in 2001. </p>
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"He has made 319 appearances for the Real Madrid first team, winning 23 trophies: three European Cups, five Club World Cups, four European Super Cups, three LaLiga titles, two Copas del Rey and four Spanish Super Cups." </p>
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Spain international Nacho will be the club captain for the upcoming season with Karim Benzema having left the club earlier this month. </p>
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"There are always offers from elsewhere, but I've decided to stay for one more year," Nacho told TVE on June 11. "I'm really happy and excited about staying." </p>
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Due to injuries to first-choice defenders, Nacho still featured in 27 La Liga games, of which he started 18 and is still a crucial member of the first-team squad. </p>
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