Six-time Champions League winner Dani Carvajal joins Conference League side in U-turn after LaLiga blocked move

Former Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal has signed with Getafe on a free transfer after overcoming regulatory issues that initially threatened the deal. The 34-year-old right-back agreed to a one-year contract running through June 30, 2027, ending his status as a free agent following his departure from Real Madrid in June.

The transfer was delayed after Carvajal passed his medical due to LaLiga's salary cap rules. An independent league committee determined his minimum acceptable wage to be approximately £2.2 million, which Getafe eventually adjusted their budget to satisfy. Reports also indicate the deal includes an exit clause permitting Carvajal to leave in January if another offer emerges.