Former Real Madrid captain Carvajal joins Getafe

Former Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal has agreed to join Spanish side Getafe on a free transfer, the club announced. The 34-year-old right-back, who was born in Madrid, had been without a club following the expiration of his contract with the Spanish giants in June. Spanning his entire professional career, Carvajal spent a remarkable 23 years with Real Madrid, earning 27 titles along the way, including six prestigious Champions League triumphs.

He has committed to Getafe until June of next year, with the club currently sitting in 11th place in La Liga, representing the southern capital city of Spain.

Carvajal's international career for Spain includes 51 appearances, spanning significant victories such as the Nations League title in 2023 and the European Championships win in 2024. However, the veteran defender has faced his fair share of setbacks in recent seasons due to persistent injuries. In October 2024, he suffered a cruciate ligament tear, followed by another serious knee injury a year later.

These setbacks, coupled with the emergence of Trent Alexander-Arnold in his final season at Real Madrid, limited his playing time.

Despite these challenges, Getafe expressed their delight at securing Carvajal's services, praising his invaluable experience and leadership qualities.