Fernandez, Madrid’s 2023-24 double winner and captain, will leave the club this summer as a free agent to join newly promoted Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah. According to COPE, veteran midfielder Luka Modric has been chosen as his successor, with Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez taking on the vice-captain roles.

 Los Blancos have a lot of experience, but they are losing two key players in Fernandez and Toni Kroos, who are retiring. By handing over the armband to Modric, Madrid ensures that they still have a winner and a leader at the helm as they prepare to compete again in 2024-25.

Fernandez made 364 appearances for Real Madrid since joining in 2012. During that time, he won six Champions Leagues, four La Liga titles, and five Spanish Super Cups.

 There is no doubt that Madrid will compete on all fronts again next season. They have added Kylian Mbappe to their ranks, and Fernandez will enjoy watching his beloved Saudi side as he embarks on his new adventure.

This weekend, an insight into Real Madrid’s predicted captaincy pecking order for next season was made available online.

Of course, this comes as Los Blancos prepare to say goodbye to their current captain.

Nacho, a long-time Real Madrid goalkeeper, has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with Saudi Pro League club Al Qadsiah after deciding not to renew his expiring contract in the Spanish capital.

This means that Carlo Ancelotti will need to name another Real Madrid player as his new captain for the 2024/25 season.

If the latest media reports are to be believed, the boss of the capital giants will have little to think about when making this call.

This is simply a case of ‘next man up’ at the Santiago Bernabeu.

According to COPE’s Miguel Ángel Díaz, Real Madrid’s vice-captain, Luka Modrić, will take on the captain’s armband after signing a new contract with Los Blancos in the coming weeks.