Former Real Madrid captain Carvajal joins Getafe

Former Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal joins Getafe as a free agent after his contract expired in June.

By Ffion Wynne · BBC

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 9:21 AM

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Former Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal has joined Getafe on a free transfer.
The 34-year-old right-back signed a contract running through June of next year.
Carvajal won 27 trophies, including six Champions League titles, over 23 years with Real Madrid.

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Former Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal has signed with La Liga club Getafe on a free transfer. The 34-year-old right-back had been without a club since his contract at the Santiago Bernabeu expired in June. Carvajal has agreed to a deal that keeps him with the Madrid-based side until June of next year, with the club welcoming his extensive leadership and top-level experience.

Carvajal spent 23 years at Real Madrid, winning 27 titles including six Champions League trophies. His final season with the club was hampered by multiple serious knee injuries and the arrival of Trent Alexander-Arnold, limiting his playing time before departing.

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