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Dani Carvajal, a 34-year-old right-back, is officially the Getafe's new signing. The Madrid-based club announced on Tuesday, October 13 his contract extension until June 30, 2027, after overcoming the economic issues that had delayed his registration in LaLiga. The former Real Madrid player arrives as a free agent and joins José Bordalás' team.
The agreement concludes several weeks of negotiations in which Ángel Torres had to personally intervene to unblock the signing. Carvajal, whose contract with the Madrid club ended on June 30, will continue playing in the Spanish top flight after a 13-season spell with the Madrid side.
🤩😏 We couldn't wait to see this encounter! José Bordalás 🤝 Dani Carvajal https://t.co/jEGBxwHH29
— Getafe C.F. (@GetafeCF) October 13, 2026
Dani Carvajal joins Getafe with the endorsement of Ángel Torres
The arrival of Dani Carvajal had been agreed upon for several days, but the Getafe team encountered difficulties in registering him due to salary cap restrictions.
The president, Ángel Torres, confirmed that he had provided a personal guarantee to ensure the deal. This action has helped overcome the financial obstacle preventing the player's registration.
The process is outlined in Article 92 of LaLiga's Budgeting Rules, allowing for a temporary increase in registration capacity through guarantees provided by shareholders or third parties outside the club.
According to reports during negotiations, Carvajal has also agreed to significantly lower his salary demands. His earnings for this season would be below one million euros, although Getafe has not officially disclosed the contract figures. Getafe is negotiating the signing of Dani Parejo after securing Carvajal's deal.
The addition aligns with José Bordalás' interests, as he had held talks with the player convincing him to continue his career at the Coliseum. The coach will now have a new right-back option for the remainder of the season.
Dani Carvajal arrives with 29 titles and six Champions Leagues
The new Getafe signing boasts a career featuring 29 titles earned with Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, as highlighted in the club's announcement.
During his years at the Madrid club, he won six Champions Leagues, four League titles, two Copa del Rey trophies, six Club World Cups, five UEFA Super Cups, and four Spanish Super Cups.
He played 51 international matches for the Spanish national team and was part of the squad that won the 2024 European Championship and the 2023 Nations League.
His career also includes a season at Bayer Leverkusen, where he played before returning to Real Madrid in 2013 to establish himself as a starting player for over a decade.

Getafe prepares Carvajal's LaLiga debut
The club's primary objective will be to integrate the right-back into José Bordalás' training routine and assess his physical condition before deciding on his debut.
The first opportunity comes on Monday, October 19, when Getafe faces Rayo Vallecano in a domestic league match.
The situation changes in Europe. Since Carvajal joins after the Conference League registration deadline, he will have to wait for UEFA's next registration window to participate in the tournament.
Therefore, Dani Carvajal's next step will be to make himself available to the coaching staff and prepare for a potential debut against Rayo, pending his physical readiness for inclusion in the match squad.
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