Right back Dani Carvajal announced his joining Getafe in an emotional presentation at the Coliseum stadium, where he was determined to “find himself again” after a career marked by injuries. The former Real Madrid player, who wore number 14 for thirteen seasons, signed until the end of the 2025-26 season and stated that his main objective is to help the team stay in the First Division and compete for the Copa del Rey and the UEFA Conference League.
Carvajal, 34, explained that the Getafe project offers him the conditions that he and his family were looking for: a stable environment, the possibility of playing at the highest level and the opportunity to provide experience to a young squad. “Competing is my DNA and this project motivates me a lot,” he said while addressing the press. Furthermore, he assured that there is no clause that would release him in the winter market and that he will remain with the club unless 50 million euros are paid, a comment he made with humor to sports director Toni Muñoz.
The new coach, José Bordalás, shares Carvajal's vision of football and could incorporate him into the next match against Rayo Vallecano. The full-back highlighted that, although he has been training alone, he feels prepared and has the necessary energy to return to the competition. With 555 official matches under his belt, Carvajal emphasized that, at 34 years old, his priority is his family and that he would not rule out returning to the Spanish team, with which he won Euro 2024 and the Nations League.
During his career at Real Madrid, Carvajal accumulated 27 titles, including six Champions Leagues and four Spanish Leagues, becoming one of the club's most successful players. Despite having been the second player with the most titles in the club's history, the defender did not want to comment on a possible return to the Santiago Bernabéu.
With the arrival of Carvajal, Getafe seeks to strengthen its defense with a player of experience and leadership. The full-back has committed to working with young people and contributing to the stability of the team. The club and the player hope that the season will be a success, with the goal of ensuring permanence in the League and competing in European tournaments.