Dani Carvajal signs for Getafe after Real Madrid exit
Former Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal has joined Getafe as a free agent on a deal until June next year, bringing his 27 major titles and Spain experience to the La Liga side.
Dani Carvajal has signed for Getafe as a free agent, the club confirmed, after his Real Madrid contract expired in June. The 34-year-old right-back, who was born in Madrid, has agreed a deal until June next year with a side currently 11th in La Liga.
Carvajal leaves Real Madrid after 23 years, having won 27 titles including six Champions League crowns. He also represented Spain 51 times, featuring in the 2023 Nations League and 2024 European Championship winning squads.
However, recent seasons have been disrupted by injury. He suffered a cruciate ligament tear in October 2024 and then another serious knee injury a year later. Those setbacks, combined with the arrival of Trent Alexander-Arnold last summer, restricted his appearances in his final season at the Bernabeu.
Getafe said they welcomed Carvajal's "experience and leadership", highlighting the value they see in a player who has operated at the highest level for club and country. The move keeps the veteran defender in the Spanish capital and offers him a chance to extend his career.
Supporters have reacted with a mix of optimism and caution. Some fans on social media praised the signing as a coup, pointing to Carvajal's medal collection and dressing-room influence. Others, however, questioned whether his injury record will allow him to make a sustained impact on the pitch.
The transfer adds a high-profile name to Getafe's squad for the remainder of the season, while Carvajal will aim to prove his fitness and contribute regularly in La Liga.
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