Lucas Vazquez to follow Luka Modric's path to Serie A as veteran full-back approaches Juventus after Real Madrid exit

Vazquez has been offered to Juventus following his Madrid departure, according to a report from Calciomercato. The 34-year-old is now a free agent having left Santiago Bernabeu, where he won five Champions League titles and made 402 appearances. Juventus, in need of depth on the right flank amid potential exits of Timothy Weah and Andrea Cambiaso, have been approached by the player’s agents with a proposal, as the player recently snubbed a La Liga proposal.

The Old Lady are actively scouting replacements on the right flank, with Damien Comolli evaluating several names alongside head coach Igor Tudor. While younger targets like Joan Gonzalez and Fiorentina's Dodo remain on the radar, Vazquez presents a cost-effective and experienced option, as he would arrive on a free transfer. However, his previous €4.5 million salary at Madrid could prove a stumbling block. Juventus might attempt to navigate this via a multi-year contract to distribute the wage burden.

The Spanish international made 32 appearances in La Liga last season under Carlo Ancelotti, scoring once and assisting five times. Despite being 34, he remained a regular starter before the arrival of Trent Alexander-Arnold under new coach Xabi Alonso.

Juventus will continue to assess right-back options in the coming weeks. While Vazquez is seen as a short-term solution, the final decision will depend on how negotiations around contract length and salary unfold. Juventus open their Serie A campaign next month and aim to finalize squad reinforcements before pre-season ends.