Nacho sends clear message about Real Madrid contract

Nacho is the only true one club man at Real Madrid right now. The Spaniard has never pulled on any other jersey, never even going out on loan. His future at Santiago Bernabeu seems to be in doubt for the first time though, with the 33-year-old’s current deal running out at the end of the ongoing campaign.

Nacho is yet to put pen on paper on a new deal. And he was barely playing at the start of the campaign. That has changed lately though and he has been playing a lot more regularly.

So much so that now, it would come as a surprise if he is not handed a contract extension by the club. Over the past couple of months, he has been one of Real Madrid’s best and most consistent players.

Nothing is set in stone yet though and Nacho seems to be living in the now, rather than thinking about a contract extension. As reported by AS, the Spaniard said in a press conference:

"“I’ve said it many times after every game: I try to live in the present. As I said before, I’m living the best moment of my career. The season started very complicated. I spent a regular moment because I didn’t feel almost important. Now everything has changed. It’s as if the situation has turned around. The contract with Madrid is not going to change anything. Every summer I talk to the club. with the coach with my family and we made the decision. The fact of having a contract or not makes me live very calmly. Now I’m happy here at the club, of course.”"

Nacho breaks silence on his contract situation with Real Madrid

Fans would be hoping that Nacho is handed a contract extension. Not only has he been at Real Madrid for a long time but he is an important part of this team as well.

Not only is his quality and experience invaluable to Carlo Ancelotti’s side, but so is his versatility. In recent months, we have seen Nacho play all across the backline as Real Madrid have struggled with injury problems.

Let’s hope that Nacho remains at Santiago Bernabeu beyond this season. But at the same time, one also cannot overlook the fact that he is not a long-term solution at 33 years of age.

Thus, the club should hand Nacho a new deal. But at the same time, they need to bring in reinforcements in the summer as well.