Real Madrid reject Mariano Diaz will leave the club on a free transfer at the end of the season.

The 29-year-old rejoined the club from French club Lyon in 2018 for $24.5m but has only made 60 La Liga appearances over five seasons for Los Blancos.

Dominican Republic international leaves the Bernabeu as free agent

Diaz made a name for himself at Lyon, which came between two separate spells with the Merengues, forming a deadly partnership with former Manchester United striker Memphis Depay and club captain Nabil Fekir in the 2017-2018 campaign.

After 21 goals in all competitions that season, Diaz returned to the Bernabeu but has since failed to make the same impact, and in order to make room for new signings such as Jude Bellingham, Real have decided against offering the Dominican Republic international another contract, as confirmed by Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Mariano Diaz, exploring options in different countries and leagues for his next club. He will leave Real Madrid as free agent in the next few weeks. ⚪️👋🏻 #transfers

Mariano has won all possible club titles as Real Madrid player. pic.twitter.com/4hyOrDY4my

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 26, 2023

Diaz won three La Liga’s, two Champions Leagues, two FIFA Club World Cups, one UEFA Super Cup, and one Copa del Rey during his two spells in Madrid.