Important players saying goodbye to their clubs this matchday. Guaranteed starting spot?

Farewell to a life in white

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Carvajal
1.910.000€    3

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DF

10

Dani Carvajal will end his stage at Real Madrid after a historic career. The fullback from Leganés leaves as one of the great symbols of the Madrid youth academy and as one of the most decorated players in the club’s recent history.

During his time in the first team, Carvajal has been key in Real Madrid’s great European nights, accumulating titles, decisive matches, and a huge identification with Madridismo. His farewell against Athletic at the Santiago Bernabéu will be one of the most emotional moments of the matchday.

His possible destination is not yet confirmed. If he decides to keep playing, he could look for one last experience away from Real Madrid.

End of a goal-scoring era at Barça

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Lewandowski
13.720.000€    17

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DL

214

Robert Lewandowski also says goodbye to FC Barcelona after four seasons as a blaugrana. The Polish striker has been an offensive reference since his arrival, contributing goals, leadership, and experience to a project that needed a top-level figure in attack.

Barça loses a striker who made a difference inside the box and who has been one of the biggest names in LaLiga over recent years. His departure will force the blaugrana club to seek a new goal-scoring benchmark.

His future is not officially defined. Options abroad have been mentioned, especially in the MLS or Saudi Arabia, but no destination is sealed for now.

The Little Prince heads to the MLS

180

Griezmann
13.280.000€    6

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DL

47

Antoine Griezmann will close his stage at Atlético de Madrid as a true rojiblanco legend. The Frenchman leaves as one of the most important players of the Simeone era and the club’s all-time top scorer.

Griezmann leaves Atlético with goals, assists, defensive work, leadership, and a very special connection with the fans. His second spell solidified his figure as one of the great names in the club’s recent history.

His destination points to the MLS, where he will start a new adventure after saying a final farewell to Atlético in matchday 38 against Villarreal.

Villarreal says goodbye to its helm

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Parejo
4.000.000€    5

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Dani Parejo will say goodbye to Villarreal after six seasons in which he became the brain of the yellow team. The Madrid midfielder has been a key piece in one of the best periods in the club’s history.

With Parejo as playmaker, Villarreal won the Europa League, reached a Champions League semifinal, and secured several European qualifications. His precision, composure, and ability to manage games made him a differential player.

His future is open. He could keep playing if he finds an attractive project, although he might also consider other options after closing such an important stage.

Farewell to a club man

111

Alfonso Pedraza
1.120.000€    -

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DF

31

Alfonso Pedraza also says goodbye to Villarreal after a long link with the groguet entity. The fullback from Córdoba has spent much of his career associated with the club, from his formation to his consolidation in the first team.

Pedraza leaves more than 200 official matches, a Europa League, and many years defending the yellow jersey. His departure has a significant sentimental component because of everything he has represented within the club.

No destination confirmed for the fullback, who becomes a free agent to start a new professional stage.

Vallecas says goodbye to a legend

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Trejo
660.000€    -

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MD

10

Óscar Trejo will leave Rayo Vallecano after ten seasons split across two spells. The Argentine has been captain, a reference, and one of the most beloved players by the Vallecas fans.

His quality, character, and commitment to La Franja have made him a historic figure at Rayo. Trejo represents the competitive and emotional spirit of the Madrid club like few others.

His future as a player is not completely defined, though it is not ruled out that he might continue linked to Rayo in another role once he ends his time on the pitch.

Eleven years of txuri-urdin commitment

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Aritz Elustondo
370.000€    5

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DF

10

Aritz Elustondo will end his stage at Real Sociedad after a sporting life tied to the Donostiarra club. The Beasain defender debuted in the first team in 2014 and has been a reliable, committed, and deeply identified player with Real for years.

With more than a decade in the first team, Elustondo leaves the image of a club player, versatile and always willing to contribute. His departure closes an important stage within the txuri-urdin dressing room.

His next destination is not yet confirmed. He is free and could continue competing if an interesting proposal arises.

Retirement as a One Club Man from Athletic

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Lekue
300.000€    4

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Iñigo Lekue will retire from professional football after eleven seasons at Athletic Club. The rojiblanco fullback will hang up his boots after an entire career defending the same badge.

Lekue leaves as a respected, versatile, and very important player within the dressing room. His Athletic career summarizes commitment, professionalism, and a feeling of belonging.

In his case there will be no new sporting destination, as his farewell also means his retirement as a professional footballer.

A historic defender retires

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Azpilicueta
610.000€    5

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DF

10

César Azpilicueta has announced his retirement from professional football after completing his last season at Sevilla. The Navarre defender puts an end to a very long and successful career in which he competed at the highest level in Spain, France, and England.

Trained at Tajonar, Azpilicueta debuted in La Liga with Osasuna before moving to Olympique de Marseille. His great stage came at Chelsea, where he became captain, a defensive reference, and one of the most respected players by the blue fans. Later he also passed through Atlético de Madrid before finishing his career at Sevilla.

He was capped 44 times with the Spanish national team, playing in two World Cups and one European Championship. His farewell does not open the door to a new destination, as his decision means his definitive retirement as a professional footballer.