{
  "id": 2629579,
  "title": "Former Real Madrid star in talks over Deportivo switch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/former-real-madrid-star-in-talks-over-deportivo-switch",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T19:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-real-madrid-star-talks-191000838.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Real Madrid star Lucas Vázquez is in active negotiations regarding a potential switch to Deportivo La Coruña before the transfer window closes. Deportivo is reportedly making every effort to secure the versatile full-back's signature despite the associated costs. Vázquez, who spent the last 12 months at Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen, had a frustrating debut season due to various fitness issues. There are reports suggesting that Deportivo may be granted an early release from his contract if a suitable offer is made for his services. The 35-year-old, a native of the A Coruña region, could be enticed by the prospect of returning to his roots as he approaches the later stages of a successful career.",
  "summary": "A former long-time member of the first-team ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid is in active negotiations regarding a potential return to Spanish football’s top-flight.This comes amid the understand...",
  "key_points": [
    "Lucas Vázquez negotiating with Deportivo La Coruña.",
    "Deportivo making efforts to sign versatile full-back.",
    "35-year-old Vázquez linked to potential early contract release."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}