The president of Getafe, Ángel Torres, is preparing to intervene again in the financing of transfers after the recent signing of Dani Carvajal. The 34-year-old midfielder, who joined the Madrid club until the end of the season, arrived thanks to a guarantee that Torres provided to exceed the squad cost limit imposed by LaLiga regulations. According to article 92 of the Budgeting and Clubs, the only way for Getafe to sign a player when they have exceeded the budget is through a cash deposit or a bank guarantee provided by a shareholder or a third party external to the club. This measure is temporary and the club must restore the budgetary situation within the same season.
The agreement with Carvajal also includes a participation restriction: the player will not be able to compete in European competitions until February next year, as the club must comply with UEFA requirements. With this same scheme, Getafe plans to register the former Villarreal midfielder, Dani Parejo, who became a free player on June 30 after ending his contract with the yellow club. Parejo, 37, will also require the endorsement of Torres so that the club can register the player under the league's regulations, and must obtain approval from the League's Validation Body. As with Carvajal, Parejo will not be able to participate in the Conference League until January of next year.
The endorsement process has become a common practice for Getafe, which has resorted to this route on several occasions to sign high-profile players without going over budget. President Torres has demonstrated his willingness to commit personal resources to ensure the arrival of talents that the club considers essential. The decision to register Parejo follows the same logic, as the former Villarreal player would bring experience and quality to Getafe's midfield, although the club will have to carefully manage the financial impact and European competition restrictions.
In summary, Getafe will continue to use the endorsement mechanism of its president to sign players who exceed the squad cost limit, maintaining the obligation to restore budget balance within the season. With the registration of Dani Parejo planned, the club is preparing for the next phase of the season, while awaiting approval from the League and the possibility of the player participating in European competitions starting in January.