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Lucas Vazquez signs new Real Madrid contract until 2024 in boost to new manager Carlo Ancelotti after Manchester United and Chelsea showed interest in Spanish star

Real Madrid have kickstarted Carlo Ancelotti's second spell in charge by tying down Lucas Vazquez with a new contract until 2024.

The extension was officially announced on Thursday afternoon after days of speculation and the versatile Vazquez is set to play a role in Madrid's quest for silverware next season.

However, the news comes as a blow to both Manchester United and Chelsea, who reportedly showed interest in snapping up the 29-year-old.

Lucas Vazquez has penned a new contract at Real Madrid which extends his stay into 2024

Vazquez was poised to leave the Bernabeu when his previous contract expired at the end of this month, although Madrid had been confident an agreement would be reached.