Former Real Madrid legend Lucas Vazquez could stay in La Liga this season with a former club ready to bring him back.

• Vazquez left Real Madrid after 18 seasons 
• Spaniard expected to return to former club
• Defender yet to make a decision on future

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The full-back is currently a free agent after ending his 18-year spell at Madrid and, according to a report by , is eyeing a move to La Liga once again, with his former club Espanyol emerging as the potential suitors to take him back to the club. 

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Vazauez, who rose from Los Blancos' youth setup, spent a short stint at Espanyol when he was loaned out from the Castilla setup in 2014. He spent one season at the Catalan club and recorded four goals and seven assists across 39 games. Now, with his contract concluded at Real, the Pericos are once again trying to fetch his services.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Vazquez started his career as a right-winger but later had to shift to a more defensive role at Madrid, and he still impressed with his defensive capabilities. Last season, after Dani Carvajal suffered an injury, he led the side's defence and was also wore the captain's armband for much of the season. He left Los Blancos after the recent Club World Cup campaign, sharing an emotional note for the fans.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR VAZQUEZ?

  At 34, Vazquez could be a star signing at Espanyol. However, despite having offers in Spain and abroad, he is yet to make a decision on his future.

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