Jesús Vallejo, who is currently with Real Madrid, has seen his position in the team overtaken by younger players, resulting in limited playing time. Although the club and coach Ancelotti have indicated that it would be in his best interest to find another team, Vallejo remains firm in his decision to stay and fulfill his contract, which is set to expire at the end of the season. The club is expected to enter the market in January to look for a new central defender, suggesting that Vallejo will continue to be excluded from the main squad's plans.

The club had informed Vallejo during the summer that he was not included in their sporting plans, and they advised him to seek a transfer. However, Vallejo was determined to remain with the team, even after being made aware of his circumstances. Real Madrid had hoped to generate some revenue from his transfer, but Vallejo opted to stay with the club. He is now experiencing the consequences of the warning he received: he is not being considered for selection, even in situations where there are shortages of players due to injuries or suspensions. While Vallejo continues to train professionally and is available, his performance is deemed to fall short of the standards required by Real Madrid. Despite receiving advice to move on, Vallejo decided to stay and is spending the final year of his contract on the sidelines.

Jesús Vallejo had a meeting with Real Madrid in the summer, where he expressed his desire to stay and fulfill his contract, which ends on June 30, 2025. The club agreed that his future would depend on him, allowing him to stay if he chose, or leave if a suitable offer came along. Vallejo decided to remain with Real Madrid, gaining a new squad number (18) after giving up number 5 to Bellingham the previous summer. He participated in the pre-season tour and is regarded as a consummate professional by the club.

If an interesting proposal appears, Vallejo will leave Real Madrid.