Lucas Vázquez will be Rafa Benítez's first signing.

As AS already reported, the new Real Madrid coach considers him essential to fill a gap in the team's squad. His good season at Espanyol (4 goals and 6 assists in 39 matches) has not gone unnoticed, and although everything seemed like he would stay with the "Pericos," the situation has taken an unexpected turn.

The agreement between both clubs was as follows

The Madrid team had the option to buy him back at the end of this season or the next, for one and a half million and three million, respectively. As reported by this newspaper, the Madrid club will exercise its right and pay the indicated amount, but with a caveat. The Chamartin team will pay one million in cash and include the loan of one of the youth academy's gems, Burgui, a player with a similar profile to Lucas.

Benitez expects the academy player to bring speed, verticality, and overflow. His role will be that of a game-changer and will serve to improve the well-known rotations of the Madrid coach. And besides, he is a homegrown talent.