Jesus Vallejo

Jesus Vallejo Lazaro (born 5 January 1997) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Real Madrid.

Club Career

Zaragoza

Born in Zaragoza, Aragon, Vallejo joined Real Zaragoza's youth setup in 2007, aged 10. On 26 July 2013, after impressing in the Juvenil squad, he signed a new deal with the club.

On 23 August 2014, before even having appeared for the reserves, Vallejo made his professional debut, starting in a 0–0 draw at Recreativo de Huelva for the Segunda Division. On 26 December, he further extended his contract until 2019.

Vallejo scored his first professional goal on 5 April, netting the last in a 1–1 away draw against CD Tenerife. He was appointed team captain by manager Ranko Popovic for that match, and remained in the role afterwards.

Real Madrid

On 31 July 2015, Vallejo signed a six-year contract with Real Madrid for a rumoured €6 million fee, being immediately loaned back to Zaragoza for one year.

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