Real Madrid center-back Jesús Vallejo’s time at the club is seemingly nearing its end, with reports confirming that Carlo Ancelotti has ruled him out of the squad for the rest of the season. Vallejo, who has struggled to secure regular playing time, has failed to impress the Italian coach and will not feature in any more matches this campaign.
A Forgotten Player at Madrid
Vallejo’s tenure at Real Madrid has been underwhelming. Since joining in 2015 from Real Zaragoza, he has never managed to establish himself as a starter. Despite several loan spells at Eintracht Frankfurt, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Granada, he has failed to earn a permanent spot in Madrid’s defensive rotation.
Even with injury problems affecting Real Madrid this season, Ancelotti has opted for other solutions, leaving Vallejo out of matchday squads entirely. At 28 years old, it appears his time at the Santiago Bernabéu is coming to a close.
No Future Under Ancelotti
Reports suggest that Ancelotti has no plans to include Vallejo in any upcoming matches, effectively ending his Real Madrid career. Even in situations where rotation was expected, Vallejo has remained on the sidelines, signaling the club’s intention to part ways with him.
This decision is not surprising, as Vallejo has struggled to break into a competitive Madrid squad. With players like Éder Militão, Antonio Rüdiger, and David Alaba ahead of him, he has been relegated to a peripheral role. Even younger defenders like Rafa Marín and Marvel have a better chance of getting minutes than Vallejo.
Summer Exit Looms
With his contract expiring in 2025, Real Madrid is expected to move Vallejo on this summer, either through a permanent sale or contract termination. A return to La Liga or a move to a mid-tier European club seems the most likely scenario for the 28-year-old.
After nearly a decade of failed attempts to break into the first team, Vallejo’s time at Real Madrid is drawing to a close. With Ancelotti making it clear he is not part of the club’s future plans, all signs point to his departure at the end of the season.
This season, Vallejo has only played 10 minutes in a match that almost cost Madrid three points. While he is capable of playing both central defense and right-back, his performances have never met the high standards expected at Real Madrid. These struggles have led to the lack of trust from his coach, leaving him with little chance of earning playing time for the remainder of the season.
At 28, Vallejo still has time to find a new club and attempt to revive his career. However, both he and Real Madrid appear to agree that parting ways is the best decision for all parties involved.
